Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child Season 1 Episode 14 The Princess & the Pea
- June 4, 1995
- 26 min
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child is a show that retells classic fairy tales with a diverse cast of characters. In season 1 episode 14, titled The Princess & the Pea, viewers are taken on a journey through a kingdom in which the queen is determined to find her son a suitable wife. Her son, the prince, is tired of the never-ending parade of potential brides, and decides to go on a journey to find true love on his own.
During his travels, the prince meets a young woman who is kind and intelligent, and they quickly fall in love. However, when the prince brings her back to the castle to meet his mother, the queen is skeptical. She is convinced that the young woman is not a true princess, and decides to put her to the test.
The queen places a single pea under a dozen mattresses and a dozen feather beds, and tells the young woman that if she feels discomfort during the night, then she is not a true princess and is not worthy of marrying the prince. Despite the odds against her, the young woman is able to feel the pea through all the layers of bedding, proving herself to be a true princess.
The prince and young woman are able to marry, and the queen realizes that true love is more important than social status or upbringing. The episode ends with a celebration, as the kingdom comes together to celebrate the true love of the prince and his new bride.
Overall, The Princess & the Pea is a heartwarming retelling of a classic fairy tale that emphasizes the importance of true love over social status. The show's diverse cast of characters and modern twist on classic tales is sure to entertain viewers of all ages.