If you love the "mistaken identity meets royalty" trope that defines so many holiday TV movies, then the 2018 ION Television original is likely already on your radar. Starring Hallmark favorite Cindy Busby and Diarmaid Murtagh , this film blends the high-stakes world of Beverly Hills PR with the traditional charm of a fictional European monarchy. The Plot: A Case of Mistaken Identity
As they work together on the fashion show—intended to benefit a local children's hospital—the "immature playboy" Prince and the ambitious assistant begin to fall for one another. However, the looming threat of the truth being exposed by a competitive colleague, Josh, puts both Kristin's career and her budding romance at risk. Key Cast & Crew A Christmas in Royal Fashion Movie Review A Christmas in Royal Fashion (2018)
The story follows (Cindy Busby), a hardworking but underappreciated executive assistant at Charles Global PR in Los Angeles. Her demanding boss, Melanie (Meredith Thomas), is suddenly called away to Boston, leaving Kristin to manage a high-profile Charity Christmas Fashion Festival co-sponsored by the kingdom of Edgemoor. If you love the "mistaken identity meets royalty"
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When (Diarmaid Murtagh) arrives in person instead of his expected ambassador, a misunderstanding leads him to believe Kristin is actually her boss, Melanie. Encouraged by her best friend Jill, Kristin decides to play along with the ruse to impress the Prince and ensure the success of the charity auction.