Twenty-five years later, The Princess Diaries is still teaching us one very important lesson: true courage is not the lack of fear; it is taking action despite fear. The second important lesson it teaches us is that life always has a few pleasant plot twists in store for us, no matter how bushy our eyebrows may get.
While you wait for a surprise visit from your estranged grandmother bearing news of your European throne, Disney has provided the next best thing.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 film, the Disney Store has rolled out The Princess Diaries merchandise worthy of Genovia itself. From a Grove High cardigan fit for Mia Thermopolis to pieces inspired by her royal transformation, consider this your chance to add a little princess energy to your wardrobe without breaking Paolo's hairbrush.
Here are three pieces currently making us want to practise our royal wave.
The Princess Diaries Grove High School Cardigan
Before there was Princess Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi, there was Mia: Grove High student, reluctant public speaker, and owner of one seriously memorable school uniform.
Priced at $79.99 (£60), Disney's Grove High School Cardigan takes inspiration from Mia's pre-princess days while making the uniform look surprisingly wearable beyond the halls of her San Francisco school.
The navy cable-knit cardigan is made from 100% cotton and finished with contrasting light blue ribbed trim along the neckline and hem. Gold metallic buttons add a suitably regal touch, while an embroidered Grove emblem featuring the school's laurel leaves and lion sits on the chest.
A The Princess Diaries 25th Anniversary logo is even embroidered on the cuff for anyone who wants to wear nostalgia on their sleeve.
Pair it with a crisp white shirt, tie and plaid skirt to go full Grove High, or wear it with jeans for something a little less 'I have just discovered my grandmother is the Queen of Genovia'.
Either way, royal status is optional. The cardigan is not.
The Princess Diaries Soccer Jersey
Mia Thermopolis may not have been born to block a football from hitting the back of the net, but ruling an entire nation? Apparently that was always in the genes.
Priced at $69.99 (£52), this pale blue football jersey gives Genovia its own unofficial national team, complete with the principality's name and embroidered royal crest across the chest.
Flip it around and 'Thermopolis 25' takes centre stage, combining Mia's surname with a nod to The Princess Diaries' 25th anniversary. A striped collar, short raglan sleeves, and side vents complete the sporty design.
Made from a polyester-elastane blend, it is an easy pick for anyone ready to represent Team Genovia.
The Princess Diaries Grove High School Backpack
Before the tiara, the Genovian throne and learning that princesses apparently are not allowed to slouch, Mia Thermopolis was just trying to survive Grove High School. This $59.99 (£44) backpack lets fans report for duty at the place where it all began.
Modelled after the film's school aesthetic, the pale blue and navy backpack features an embroidered Grove lion crest, gold-tone hardware and a structured faux-leather design. Open the flap, and there is a particularly perfect Easter egg waiting inside: 'Me? A Princess?', embossed alongside the Genovian crest.
The Princess Diaries 25th anniversary logo is embossed on the back, while adjustable straps, an interior pocket, and a cinch closure make it functional enough for non-royal responsibilities.
But no, it does not come with a limo, a makeover from Paolo, or Julie Andrews arriving to inform you that a nation's future hinges on you.
However, sling it over your shoulder, throw on some headphones, and dramatically wander the streets of San Francisco? Suddenly, you're reminded that miracles do indeed happen once in a while.
