American Princess (2005)
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Catherine Oxenberg as Self
Episodes 14
Episode 1
The 20 hopefuls are whisked off to New York where they meet with etiquette expert Jean Broke-Smith for a lesson on making a good first impression. Next the ladies go on a shopping trip to prepare for their first cocktail party. The party will be their opportunity to impress the judges who will select 10 of the women to go on to London for more formal princess training
Read MoreThe Fairytale Beginning
The second season kicks off as 12 young women begin their princess training with a lesson in posture and composure. Then they compete in a team rowing challenge and a formal-dining test, leading to the elimination of three ladies.
Read MoreSociety Debut
After arriving in London, the women receive a lesson in public speaking and put their new skills to the test by giving speeches at Oxford University. Later, they go to a horse race attended by the queen.
Read MoreGrace Under Fire
After completing a military-style obstacle course, the women receive a ballet lesson to learn grace and poise. Later, they attend a ballet performance, where they are formally introduced to the dancers.
Read MoreCharity Work and Media Training
The seven remaining women plan a garden party for charity and undergo media training with royal correspondent James Whitaker. Afterward, their new skills are tested in a press conference.
Read MoreMeet the Beaus
The women practice dating etiquette during a sightseeing tour with bachelors as their guides. Later, the gals receive lessons in wine appreciation and flower arranging before one woman gets the boot.
Read MoreTea, Tennis, Croquet and Cricket
The five remaining gals learn about traditional afternoon tea, and then host a tea party with Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia (the mother of host Catherine Oxenberg). Later, the women receive a cricket lesson.
Read MoreArt and Aristocracy
The four remaining women paint self-portraits and then learn they will dine with aristocrats. To prepare, they brush up on dinner-table manners, ladylike car exits, diction and guidelines for conversation. The final challenge of the evening finds them singing as the after-dinner entertainment.
Read MoreThe Coronation Ball
The winner is crowned in the second-season finale. First, the three remaining ladies have a waltz lesson, a dress fitting and a final date. They also have the opportunity to plead their cases to the judges prior to the final decision.
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