Haughty Princess & The Magic Mirror In English | Fairy Tales In English | Bedtime Stories | Cartoon

Summary

Princess Diana, blessed with a magical mirror that can see everything, challenges her suitors to hide from her gaze. Despite her snobbery and belief no one could outwit her, Edgar, a humble villager, successfully hides three times with the help of animals he previously saved. In the final attempt, disguised as a white rabbit, Edgar hides under Diana's hair, and the princess finally learns a valuable lesson in humility. She marries Edgar, realizing his true worth, and they live happily ever after, with their animal friends attending the wedding.

Takeaways

• 😀 Diana, a beautiful and intelligent princess, possesses a magical mirror that allows her to see everything, leading her to become arrogant and aloof.
• 😀 The king fears that Diana's arrogance will prevent her from finding true love, so he spreads the word about a challenge to disguise oneself from her.
• 😀 Various suitors attempt to hide from Diana, but she sees through all of them using her magical mirror, rejecting them all.
• 😀 Edgar, a kind and honest man from a nearby village, hears of the challenge and decides to try his luck, showing his compassionate heart by helping animals along the way.
• 😀 Edgar saves an eagle with a damaged wing, a goldfish trapped in a net, and a fox caught in a trap, each time receiving thanks and offers for assistance in the future.
• 😀 Edgar arrives at the palace and proposes a unique challenge to Diana: if she finds him twice, he will accept whatever she demands, but if she fails the third time, he will be punished.
• 😀 In his first attempt, Edgar uses the eagle’s help to hide in an eagle's nest, but Diana spots him and rejects him for the first try.
• 😀 In his second attempt, Edgar transforms into a goldfish with the help of the goldfish he saved earlier, but Diana spots him again, rejecting him a second time.
• 😀 In his final attempt, Edgar is transformed into a white rabbit by the fox, and Diana buys the rabbit, falling in love with it at first sight.
• 😀 Diana, using her magical mirror to search for Edgar, cannot detect him while he is hidden under her hair as a rabbit, leading to the destruction of her mirror and revealing Edgar's true identity.
• 😀 Diana, realizing the lesson taught by Edgar’s cleverness and humility, agrees to marry him, and they live happily ever after, with Edgar inviting the animals he helped to his wedding.

Q & A

Why was Princess Diana considered snobbish?

Princess Diana was considered snobbish because she had a magical mirror that allowed her to see everything, making her believe she was superior to others. She looked down upon everyone, as nothing could be hidden from her.

How did the king react to Diana's attitude?

The king was concerned that Diana's arrogance would prevent her from finding genuine love. He agreed with her condition of only marrying someone who could disguise themselves from her, but he feared this would make it hard for her to find a true partner.

What was Diana's challenge for the suitors?

Diana's challenge for the suitors was that they had to disguise themselves so well that she wouldn't be able to recognize them through her magical mirror. She insisted that if anyone succeeded in hiding from her, she would marry them.

Who was Edgar, and what was his background?

Edgar was a gentle and honest man who lived in a small village. He was beloved by the villagers for his compassionate heart. Despite being poor, he was kind-hearted and willing to help anyone in need.

How did Edgar help the eagle, and what did the eagle offer him in return?

Edgar helped a wounded eagle by bandaging its wing and caring for it. In return, the eagle thanked him and promised to assist him whenever he needed help, saying, 'A good turn merits another.'

What did Edgar do when he encountered the goldfish in the net?

When Edgar encountered a goldfish trapped in a fisherman's net, he released the fish despite having little gold. The fish, grateful for its freedom, offered to help him whenever he needed assistance.

How did Edgar help the fox, and what was the fox's response?

Edgar helped a fox that was trapped and injured by freeing it from the trap and providing food and care. The fox, thankful for his kindness, offered to help Edgar whenever he needed assistance.

What strategy did Edgar use to win the challenge against Princess Diana?

Edgar used his previous acts of kindness to call upon the animals he had helped, who assisted him in hiding from Diana. The eagle helped him transform into an egg, the goldfish helped him become a fish, and finally, the fox transformed him into a white rabbit.

How did Princess Diana finally discover Edgar's true identity?

Diana couldn't find Edgar using her magical mirror despite increasing its power. Edgar had hidden in her hair as a white rabbit, and she failed to notice him. Eventually, the rabbit jumped down and transformed back into Edgar, revealing his identity.

What lesson did Princess Diana learn from Edgar?

Princess Diana learned that her arrogance and reliance on the magical mirror had blinded her to true love. She realized that Edgar's kindness, honesty, and humility were far more important than her ability to see everything.