Prince James and King Geoffrey are from the fictional European country called Genova. This is actually in reality an ancient city in Italy and is spelled as Genoa in English. Historically, it was an independent state for some 700 years, but it wasn't monarchy, it was maritime republic.
This is the second time that Cindy Sampson and Steve Byers play together as the leads. Three years ago they played in Le vacanze di Natale (2020) which is another Christmas TV movie co-produced and distributed by Reel One Entertainment.
Basically a rehashed mashup of Un amore a 5 stelle (2002) with a dash of Royal Charm and Pretty Princess (2001) (Genova is similar to Genovia) but with Hallmark Movie Style.
Steve Byers has previously collaborated with film director Don McBrearty in two previous films: the thriller I misteri di Thornwood Heights (2017) and the family romance Per un calice d'amore (2022).
Cindy Sampson has previously collaborated with this film director on one previous film: the drama Una mamma single (2003).