DP052

2018

Disney

Mini Doll, Dark Tan Shirt

Prince Charming is a recurring character in several Disney animated films, most notably 1950's Cinderella. He is not typically given a specific name beyond his title, emphasizing his role as a symbolic figure of idealized romance rather than a deeply individuated character.

In Cinderella, Prince Charming, pressured by his father to marry, hosts a ball to find a suitable bride. He is instantly captivated by Cinderella, a young woman attending in disguise after overcoming obstacles imposed by her cruel stepmother. Their brief encounter ends at midnight, when Cinderella flees, leaving behind only a glass slipper.

Determined to find the mysterious woman, Prince Charming orders his Grand Duke to search the kingdom, using the glass slipper as the only means of identification. He plays a passive role during the search, remaining at the castle. Ultimately, Cinderella is found, the slipper fits, and the two are united, destined for a life of happiness.

While his personality is somewhat underdeveloped, Prince Charming embodies qualities deemed desirable in a romantic partner: nobility, wealth, and an appreciation for inner beauty. He represents the promise of a better life for Cinderella, offering her escape from her oppressive circumstances and a future filled with love and privilege.