King Alexander of San Senova rules his tiny European state wisely and carefully, but is still nicknamed the Grinch king because since the queen's death he distanced himself from the seasonal traditions - connected to the realm's origin myth - which his late father was called Christmas king for. He's a devoted father to kid princess Christina, who is besotted by ice skating, so when an American production visits the capital, he has his right hand and childhood friend Nicholas inquire if it's possible to have them mount a special Christmas production she devised. Although the lead skaters Katie and Jessica intended to retire, the generous compensation is too good to refuse: enough to start their own skating school. Jessica is drawn to the fairy-tale invitation to stay at the palace anyway; Katie wants a home Christmas but is the one who ends up bonding with both Christina and perfect gentleman Alex, who warms to her as Cupid strings a royal arrow.
—KGF Vissers