Prince Charming (Shrek)
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Prince Charming is a character in the Shrek franchise of films, appearing in Shrek 2 and the forthcoming Shrek the Third. He is voiced by Rupert Everett. He gains only brief mention in the first movie, in which Princess Fiona reveals that she thought she would be rescued by "Prince Charming", although he has a much larger role in the second movie.
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[edit] Character History
[edit] Shrek 2
In his first scene in Shrek 2, he travels to the castle where Fiona had been imprisoned prior to the first movie, only to discover that Shrek has already found her and married her, and that the Big Bad Wolf has taken to sleeping in her tower. His narration in this scene, as well as his conversation with the Wolf, reveal the most important aspects of the plot from the first film.
It is later revealed that Charming is in fact the son of the Fairy Godmother, and that the two of them want him to marry Fiona so that he can become king (similar to Lord Farquaad's intentions from the first movie). As such, in contrast to his fairytale namesake, this version of Prince Charming plays a more villainous role. He is characterised as something of a selfish mother's boy, and she his doting parent, as well as vain about his appearance. Later in the movie, he deceives Fiona into believing that he is Shrek, having been turned human by a "Happily Ever After" potion. Nevertheless, his foul attitude shines through the disguise and Fiona realises the truth before the end of the movie.
[edit] Shrek the Third
Shrek the Third finds Shrek and Fiona reluctantly reigning over Far, Far Away. Indeed they seem to have some difficulty fitting into their robes, as well as adjusting to the etiquette expected of monarchs as Shrek is seen in the trailer having his nose hairs plucked. But if they can find the heir to the throne and bring him back, they can leave their current lives behind and return to their swamp. While Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots are in search of the heir, Fiona holds off a coup d’etat by Prince Charming.
[edit] Quotes
Prince Charming: "Oh, about five minutes ago, actually. [yelling] After I endured blistering winds and scorching desert, climbed to the highest room of the tallest tower..."
Prince Charming: "Once upon a time in a kingdom far, far away, the king and queen were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, and throughout the land, everyone was happy... until the sun went down and they saw that their daughter was cursed with a frightful enchantment that took hold each and every night. Desperate, they sought the help of a fairy godmother who had them lock the young princess away in a tower, there to await the kiss of the handsome Prince Charming. It was he who would chance the perilous journey through blistering cold and scorching desert, traveling for many days and nights, risking life and limb to reach the dragon's keep. For he was the bravest—and most handsome—in all the land. And it was destiny that his kiss would break the dreaded curse. He alone would climb to the highest room of the tallest tower to the princess' chambers, cross the room to her sleeping silhouette, pull back the gossamer curtains to reveal her..."
[edit] External links
| Shrek | ||
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| Films | Main | Shrek • Shrek 2 • Shrek the Third • Shrek 4: The Royal Engagement |
| Spinoffs | Shrek 4-D • Puss in Boots: The Story of an Ogre Killer • Shrek The Halls | |
| Video Games | Shrek • Shrek 2 • Shrek Super Slam • Shrek Smash and Crash • Shrek the Third | |
| Books | Shrek! | |
| Characters | Main | Shrek • Princess Fiona • Donkey • Puss in Boots • Dragon |
| Minor | Big Bad Wolf • Lord Farquaad • Fairy Godmother • Gingerbread Man • Prince Charming | |
| Locations | Far Far Away | |
