The Real Princess

Released: September 23, 2025
Length: 3 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Bertha Stauff

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"The Real Princess," also known as "The Princess and the Pea," is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen about a prince searching for a genuine princess. When a young woman claiming to be a true princess arrives at the castle, the royal family tests her authenticity with a unique challenge involving a single pea hidden beneath multiple layers of bedding. Her sensitivity to the discomfort confirms her royal identity, leading to her marriage with the prince.

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