it's so touching, really, when you think about how, in stories of old, royalty never diminishes in grace, even when faced with challenges that would see lesser spirits broken. there's something almost furtive in the way a young prince, predispositioned to notice the slightest change in his kingdom, can reset to the beginning, starting anew with hope and vigour despite the trials. it's this resilience, this almost secret strength, that truly defines them.