The Reluctant Royal

Johnny, a mechanic from Philadelphia, discovers that his long-lost father is an English duke. Upon arriving in Glasswick, he finds that his father and the surrounding aristocracy are not what he anticipated. While navigating family secrets and the ambitions of a cousin, Johnny develops unexpected romantic feelings for Prudence, the duke's advisor.

Directed by Kevin Fair, this romantic comedy TV movie is the sixth project in the director's career, following his work on films such as Legend of the Lost Locket and For Love & Honey. The production was a collaboration between Hallmark Media, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, and Muse Entertainment, involving the United States, Canada, and Ireland. The cast features Andrew W. Walker as Johnny Payne and Emilie de Ravin as Prudence Thorp, alongside Simon Coury and Fiach Kunz.

Released on March 8, 2025, the film has a runtime of 84 minutes. It currently holds a rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB based on 29 votes.