episode 080 - The Real Princess

Welcome to Young Tales, brought to you by toddYoungONLINE. Today, we bring you a timeless story for the young and the young at heart: "The Real Princess" by Hans Christian Andersen.

Once upon a time, a prince set out on a quest to find a true princess to marry. He traveled far and wide, but something was always amiss. Disheartened, he returned home, still without his real princess.

One stormy night, a drenched princess arrived at the castle gates. To test her claim of being a real princess, the old queen devised a clever plan involving a pea and twenty mattresses. The next morning, the princess revealed her discomfort from the night, proving her royal sensitivity.

Finally, the prince had found his true princess, and they were married. The pea was placed in the Cabinet of Curiosities, where it remains to this day, unless someone has stolen it.

This enchanting tale reminds us that true nobility lies in the most delicate details.