The Princess Diaries is a romantic comedy franchise that originated from Meg Cabot's popular book series. It follows the story of Mia Thermopolis, an awkward teenage girl who discovers she is the heir to the throne of the fictional European kingdom of Genovia. The films focus on Mia's journey as she learns to embrace her royal heritage while navigating the challenges of adolescence and royal duties. The franchise is beloved for its charming blend of humor, romance, and the classic "rags-to-riches" transformation, with Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Mia Thermopolis becoming iconic.
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The Princess Diaries
- Created by
- Meg Cabot
- First Film
- The Princess Diaries
- Latest Film
- The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
- Films
- The Princess Diaries 3
- Cast
- Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall, Robert Schwartzman, Chris Pine
- Movie(s)
- The Princess Diaries, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
- Character(s)
- Mia Thermopolis, Queen Clarisse Renaldi, Joe (The Princess Diaries), Lilly Moscovitz, Michael Moscovitz, Nicholas Devereaux, Paolo Puttanesca, Lana Thomas
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The Princess Diaries is a romantic comedy franchise that originated from Meg Cabot's popular book series. It follows the story of Mia Thermopolis, an awkward teenage girl who discovers she is the heir to the throne of the fictional European kingdom of Genovia. The films focus on Mia's journey as she learns to embrace her royal heritage while navigating the challenges of adolescence and royal duties. The franchise is beloved for its charming blend of humor, romance, and the classic "rags-to-riches" transformation, with Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Mia Thermopolis becoming iconic.
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Chris Pine discusses how The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement changed his life for the better as he was starting out his acting career.
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The Princess Diaries 2: Why Chris Pine Needs To Come Back For A Threequel
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Anne Hathaway Offers Disappointing Princess Diaries 3 Update
Anne Hathaway offers a discouraging update on the production of The Princess Diaries 3, suggesting that the threequel will take some time to happen.
Julie Andrews Comments On Potential Princess Diaries 3 Return
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10 Jokes From The Princess Diaries 1 & 2 That You Probably Missed As A Kid
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Princess Diaries Fans Demand Original Cast Returns For Threequel
Princess Diaries fans take to Twitter to demand original cast return after news broke that Disney is developing the script for Princess Diaries 3.
Princess Diaries 3 In Development: Would Continue Anne Hathaway's Story
The Princess Diaries 3 is officially confirmed to be in development at Disney, with the film acting as a sequel to Anne Hathaway's films.
10 Actors That Should Work Together (But Surprisingly Haven't), According To Reddit
Whilst it's not uncommon to see actors work on more than one movie together, Redditors have picked out those that should work together in the future.
Anne Hathaway Is Still Pushing For Princess Diaries 3
Anne Hathaway, who plays the newest Queen of Genovia in the Princess Diaries franchise, says that she is still on board to make a third movie.
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Julie Andrews Reveals First Thoughts About Hathaway On Princess Diaries
While taking a retrospective look at her career, Julie Andrews recalls her first impressions of her The Princess Diaries co-star Anne Hathaway.