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A Royal Christmas Ball

A Royal Christmas Ball

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2017

TV-PG

Director

David DeCoteau

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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A Royal Christmas Ball follows a traditional romantic storyline, prioritizing established genre clichés over progressive storytelling. The plot centers on a heterosexual reunion and the restoration of a conventional family unit, limiting its engagement with diverse identities. The film adheres to conservative narrative structures, focusing on biological lineage and monarchical romance. This approach reinforces traditional social hierarchies rather than challenging them through characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Ultimately, the production functions as a standard holiday romance, offering a homogeneous social structure that lacks significant racial, cultural, or LGBTQ+ depth.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Royal Christmas Ball have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a reunion between a monarch and his former partner, emphasizing a heterosexual relationship. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does A Royal Christmas Ball portray gender?

Fair

Allison raises her daughter independently, showing strong personal influence. However, the plot centers on the male lead's journey to reconnect with his family, relying on conventional romantic storylines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Royal Christmas Ball?

Limited

The story features a European monarchy and an American protagonist. It lacks a multi-ethnic cast and does not challenge Anglo-centric norms.

How does A Royal Christmas Ball represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film upholds traditional Western values and the sanctity of the nuclear family. It romanticizes monarchical institutions through a conservative narrative lens.

Does A Royal Christmas Ball include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Allison, the female protagonist, raises her daughter independently, showing strong personal influence.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisgender identities.
  • The narrative relies on homogeneous social structures and traditional Western values.
  • There is no visible engagement with racial, ethnic, or disability diversity.

Official Synopsis

Dateless for the Christmas ball, 39-year-old bachelor, King Charles of Baltania, tracks down his American college sweetheart, only to discover Allison has never been married, yet raised a 17-year-old daughter, Lily, who mathematically might be Charles' biological princess.

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