Note: I've had this idea in my head for about 6 years. This is not in the universe of the books. It is set within the universe of the Disney films. I do not own The Princess Diaries. I would also like to dedicate this to the memory of the late great director/actor Gary Marshall who directed both films.
Chapter 1
Queen Mia Thermopolis sat at the gazebo in the garden. As she looked out at the sunrise, she took a deep breath. It felt good to breathe in the fresh Genovia air. Mia began writing into her diary.
Dear Diary,
It's been a while since I've done an entry. It has been nearly 11 years since I took over from my grandmother as Queen of Genovia. My 32nd birthday is next week and Grandma, along with her husband Joe, is going crazy planning my not so super-secret birthday ball.
My best friend Lilly is now living here in Genovia with her husband, who happens to be the head palace guard. Their marriage is going very well as they are expecting a baby girl in the next 3 months.
As for me, I'm happily married to Nicholas Devereaux. Our marriage seems to be going wonderful. We are about to celebrate out 10th wedding anniversary. 10 years… I can't believe it's been 10 years.
Mia suddenly felt someone kiss her cheek. She then screamed and fell over. As Nicholas helped his wife up, he smiled.
"And what a wonderful decade it's been," Nicholas said. "Are you okay? I didn't mean to scare you."
"I'm fine," Mia said. "And hey! Don't be reading my diary."
"Sorry," Nicholas said.
"Where were we?" Mia asked.
"I believe I was about to passionately kiss my wife," Nicholas replied.
Nicholas and Mia shared a kiss.
"I love you," Nicholas said.
"I love you more," Mia said.
Clarisse walked down the garden stairs over to them.
"There you are," Clarisse said. "Sorry to interrupt your romantic moment, but simply must go over the plans for Queen Mia's 32nd birthday."
"Oh Grandma," Mia said. "32 is not that big of a deal."
"Nonsense," Clarisse said. "All birthdays are a big deal."
"Must we really have such an extravagant ball?" Mia asked. "We do a ball every year. I would really prefer to invite my friends, along with the citizens of Genovia, and just have a simple birthday party. I mean even queens can have simple birthday parties."
"Define simple party," Clarisse said.
"You know," Mia said. "A party where you don't have to dress up. Where it's okay to wear sweatpants and a t-shirt. Where we serve things like hotdogs and potato chips with onion dip."
"I have to admit that it's been ages since I've had onion dip," Clarisse said. "And we could write one of those funny quotes on your cake."
"Perhaps something like '32 is just 23 backwards'," Nicholas suggested.
"That's actually pretty good," Mia said.
"Okay then," Clarisse said. "Let's throw this simple party."
Clarisse's phone suddenly went off as a chime.
"Oh goodness!" Clarisse shouted. "What was that?"
"You got a text message," Nicholas said.
"I swear," Clarisse said. "These text messages are going to be the end of me."
Clarisse got out her phone and read the message. She suddenly began walking back upstairs.
"Grandma?" Mia asked.
"I'm so sorry," Clarisse said. "Something has come up. I must go on a quick trip."
Joe followed after his wife.
"Clarisse my darling," Joe said. "What's the matter?"
"It's time," Clarisse said.
"Time for what?" Joe asked.
"It's time," Clarisse said. "I must bring him here."
"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Joe asked. "You haven't even told Mia."
"I will," Clarisse said. "The time is not right now."