In a quaint European country called Ruritania, an ordinary Englishman finds himself unexpectedly plunged into a world of political intrigue and espionage when his cousin, the beloved but hapless King George VII, mysteriously falls ill on the eve of his coronation. Mistaken for the king's double due to their striking resemblance, the unsuspecting tourist is hastily recruited by the anxious royal court to take his place and impersonate his cousin during the crucial ceremony. This seemingly harmless mix-up sets off a chain of events that sees the Englishman navigating the treacherous waters of Ruritanian politics while trying to uncover the truth behind the king's suspicious illness. Amidst the grandeur of lavish palace banquets and the clandestine meetings with secretive foreign diplomats, our protagonist must use his quick wit, charm, and a dash of luck to protect the throne and restore order in this whimsical kingdom.
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