Directed by Marco Deufemia, in the holiday romance film ‘A Royal Stables Christmas,‘ just before the holidays, Ella, who is descended from European nobility, arrives at Foxwood, a prestigious U.S. equestrian training center known for producing champion racers and jumpers. She’s brought her beloved horse to recover and prepare for a high-stakes Christmas gala event that could define her future. At Foxwood, she meets Theo, a talented rider and farm hand whose dedication mirrors her own. Their bond deepens over long hours of training, shared passion for horses, and the quiet understanding of wanting to build a life on their own terms—separate from family expectations. Theo shares with Ella that he is expected to return to the “ranch” and take over the reins. He is uncertain that this is what he wants. Ella can understand and she lets him into her world of too much pomp and circumstance. But Theo carries a secret. He is actually Teddy, the cousin of Ella’s university friend—and none other than an actual crown prince. To Ella’s shock, she has crossed the world only to fall for real royalty. The only person aware of the truth is her aunt, the countess, who has quietly been nudging Ella toward finding a true love match.
‘A Royal Stables Christmas’ stars Kathryn Davis (as Ella Portmundt) and Franco Lo Presti (as Theo/Teddy).
Written by Paula Tiberius, with story by Caro Carson, ‘A Royal Stables Christmas’ is produced by Jessica Reis, with executive producers Stan Hum, Beth Stevenson, and Nancy Yeaman. Production company is Brain Power Studio.
The film’s cinematography is by Blake Gordey, the editing is by Mike Donis, with music by Steph Copeland and Sean Nimmons-Paterson.
Watch the trailer below:
Official trailer forthcoming from UPtv. Will be posted here once available.
Additional cast include Tara Elizabeth (as Rose Portmundt), Jennifer Dale (as Jane Portmundt), Charlie Jean Boyke (as Brittany), Bobby Daniels (as Ron), Marianthi Evans (as Roberta), Jill Frappier (as Kristella), Angelo Grey (as Arthur), Tina Jung (as Harmony Veracruz), Joey Kirchner (as Prince Henri), Kate MacLellan (as Marg), Jorge Molina (as King Edvard), and Nick Whiteley (as Julie).
UPtv will release ‘A Royal Stables Christmas’ on television on November 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
For more details, visit the official website here.
Kathryn Davis is most known for the Unwrapping Christmas series, A Merry Royal Christmas, Welcome to Valentine, and Jupiter’s Legacy. Franco Lo Presti is most known for Heated Rivalry, Bad Blood, Crossroad Springs, and various Christmas films including Christmas Catch and 14 Love Letters. Marco Deufemia is most known for directing Crossroad Springs, and Christmas in Big Sky Country.
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