Plot Synopsis

Sara DeMarco is living the life she's always wanted; she's a successful schoolteacher and now, exactly one year after meeting the guy of her dreams, she is surprised and thrilled when Danny pops the question over a romantic picnic spread. However, her world is about to be turned upside down in a very big way when, along with his proposal, Danny admits one tiny fact about himself that he has not yet shared with her. Yes, he is indeed a struggling writer who is about to land his first book deal, but he is also Prince Daniel from a tiny monarchy located just off the coast of Great Britain. And in order to retain his place next in line to the throne, his strictly traditional and very royal parents, Queen Patricia and King Edmond, must approve his marriage. Upon arrival in the beautiful seaside kingdom he presents his intended to his parents who greet Sara with grace and the royal smiles, but privately, they are dead-set against Daniel's marriage to any commoner. Princess Fiona, Daniel's sister, is in agreement with her parents that for Daniel to marry Sara is a big mistake for the monarchy, and though she appears to befriend Sara at first, it soon becomes clear that she is setting her up for failure. However, when Fiona realizes that marriage between Daniel and this commoner will bump Daniel and put her next in line for the throne. She soon changes course, doing everything she can to fan the flames between Sara and Daniel. With the help of Fiona and some of the staff, Sara is groomed to impress the Queen and King, and her stunning transformation does not disappoint. The Queen invites Sara's New Jersey parents, Marie and Bert to attend a royal function, thinking that the stark contrast between the two families will reveal the flaws in this proposed union, but like their daughter, their folksiness soon charms the royal household. By the time the Royal Family realizes that Sara is, indeed, the perfect match for Daniel and will be a wonderful addition to their monarchy, it's too late. Saddened and defeated, Sara believes that marriage to Daniel will ruin his life and the monarchy, so she retreats back home with her parents. However, her Prince Charming is not about to let her go so easily and has one more surprise up his royal sleeve, one that just might ensure they live happily ever after. "Royally Ever After" was filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland.