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| Genre | Reality |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Network | TLC |
| Release | September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21) – December 8, 2013 (2013-12-08) |
Secret Princes is an American reality television series that premiered on TLC on September 21, 2012.[1] It chronicles the adventures of several members of international nobility as they leave their home countries to live, work and look for love in America.[2] In addition, to guarantee that they are loved for their true selves and not for their wealth or status, they go undercover as ordinary locals in Atlanta, Georgia during the first season and in Austin, Texas during the second season. Season 2 premiered on TLC on October 25, 2013.[3]
Production crews follow participants as they embark on a journey to achieve their fairytale romance while embracing American culture in the United States. During their pursuit of love, they are forced to leave their servants behind and learn to cook, clean and shop for themselves. They accomplish this by taking menial jobs such as busboys, waiters and dog groomers. Even more revealing is their struggle to adapt to the American working culture. They take these measures in order to fit in and find the perfect woman for each of them.
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| 1 | 1 | "Romancing the Throne" | September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21) | 1.22[12] | |
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The inaugural episode introduces the eligible bachelors and provides details about their prestigious backgrounds. After they arrive in Atlanta, the four aristocrats settle into their home and begin their quest to find true love. In order to adapt to their new surroundings, they start by choosing undercover names and adopting a more plebeian wardrobe in order to conceal their illustrious pedigrees and fit in with the local citizens.
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| 2 | 2 | "The Princely Paupers" | September 28, 2012 (2012-09-28) | 0.93[13] | |
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The four gentlemen go out in Atlanta and start searching for suitable ladies, but the task of getting dates is not as easy as they thought it would be. At their house, the guys host an American-style barbecue party. In order to earn some much-needed cash, they take on minimum-wage jobs, such as dog grooming. However, their privileged upbringing left the men ill-prepared to perform such menial work, and most of them do not last long in these jobs.
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| 3 | 3 | "The Glass Slipper" | October 5, 2012 (2012-10-05) | 1.01[14] | |
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The men continue dating in Atlanta, and they start to have some success at finding ladies of interest to them. One woman manages to capture the attention of two of the guys. However, it becomes increasingly difficult for the men to keep their undercover identities intact.
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| 4 | 4 | "The Royal Invitation" | October 12, 2012 (2012-10-12) | 1.38[15] | |
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As the odyssey in Atlanta draws to a close, each man must decide which lady he wants to bring back to his homeland. The guys must first prepare to reveal their true identities, and they are very nervous about that. The men finally make their choices and invite their American ladies to an upcoming Southern ball, where they will disclose their real names and find out the reaction.
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| 5 | 5 | "Happily Ever After?" | October 19, 2012 (2012-10-19) | 1.85[16] | |
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Each gentleman brings his chosen lady to the formal ball and later discloses his true identity, leaving the women surprised and overwhelmed. Upon reflection, the ladies accept the invitation to be a part of the men's regular lives, without being disappointed or angry about the men's decision to hide their aristocratic pedigrees. The women travel overseas to continue the relationships, but only two of the guys are ultimately successful in their endeavour.
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| 6 | 1 | "To Convince a Prince" | October 25, 2013 (2013-10-25) | 0.93[17] | |
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After the four gentlemen are introduced, they try to figure out how to pass themselves off as locals. Each aristocrat comes up with an American-sounding first name, then they ditch their custom-made clothing for their idea of American fashion. They go to a honky-tonk bar and meet a group of women, who comment on how badly the guys are dressed. Lorenzo dances with one woman, while Oliver hops on a mechanical bull with a different girl. The men's efforts to be more "American" lead them to a thrift shop, which Lorenzo finds beneath him until a stranger gives him $3 to help pay for his purchase when he finds himself short of money. A stunned Lorenzo comments that this act of kindness shows that Americans are the most generous people in the world.
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| 7 | 2 | "Rodeo & Juliet" | November 1, 2013 (2013-11-01) | TBA | |
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The eligible bachelors try different tactics to meet suitable ladies, including attending a rodeo, but things do not proceed as smoothly as they hope. Some of the men's dating experiences are disastrous, but Oliver has more luck. He meets a woman named Deena at a poetry event and gets along with her right away. On the home front, the guys are increasingly dismayed by the poor condition of their house. It is dirty and run down, has frequent power failures, and the lack of running water is very demoralizing to the men, who are not used to such rustic living arrangements.
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| 8 | 3 | "Disguise & Dolls" | November 8, 2013 (2013-11-08) | TBA | |
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The gentlemen can no longer tolerate the squalid living conditions at their shabby house, so they start looking for alternate accommodation. The guys eventually find another house that is a little cleaner and more comfortable, and they host a pool party at their new home to celebrate. Subsequently, a mysterious stranger who appears at the front door reveals himself to be Robert Walters from the first season of this series. Robert has come to assist the men undercover, and he offers good advice to help them fit in and look for love in Texas.
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| 9 | 4 | "Princess Charming"[18] | November 15, 2013 (2013-11-15) | TBA | |
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Oliver and Deena are spending a lot of time together and beginning to grow closer, while James is getting on very well with Kitty, who has pink hair. By contrast, Lorenzo and Alexander are having a difficult time in trying to find the right ladies for them, and they are becoming increasingly discouraged.
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| 10 | 5 | "Smells Like a Prince" | November 24, 2013 (2013-11-24) | TBA | |
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Alexander had met Alaura at an art class, and he wants to go out with her. However, he has a lot of trouble trying to get together with Alaura, since she is very busy with work. Oliver likes Deena a lot, but he is also very intrigued by Christy, thus making him unsure of which woman is right for him. Meanwhile, Lorenzo sees Rosemary outside a restaurant and introduces himself to her. They get along right away and start dating, and they find that they have a lot of interests in common.
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| 11 | 6 | "The Royal Invitation" | December 1, 2013 (2013-12-01) | TBA | |
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The gentlemen continue to make progress in their respective relationships, but their time in Austin is coming to an end. The guys must prepare to ask their chosen ladies to a formal ball, where they will be revealing their true identities. Oliver agonizes over whether to invite Deena or Christy, but he eventually decides on Deena. The men proceed to invite the women to the big event, but the guys are very nervous about disclosing their identities and unsure what the reaction will be. At the grand ball, the undercover aristocrats reveal their real names and illustrious pedigrees. The four women are overwhelmed and somewhat confused at first, but they eventually accept the invitation to visit the men in their home countries.
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| 12 | 7 | "Royally Challenged" | December 8, 2013 (2013-12-08) | TBA | |
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After seeing Christy at the formal ball, Oliver regrets choosing Deena over her. To correct the situation, he makes a difficult decision and breaks up with Deena. Afterwards, Oliver goes to Christy to explain his actions, and she agrees to visit him in Ireland. The four gentlemen then say farewell to each other in Austin and return to their homelands, where they await the arrival of their chosen ladies, with mixed results.
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