Different cultures, languages, customs, historical views - wow, it's just like home! Might be why this spoke so strongly to me. I love your young prince, he is so well-meaning and courteous, determined to manage his stay properly and not be an embarrassment to his family or people. He absolutely deserves the lady of his heart. And he has such a good incentive to hone up his language skills. She's wise and lovely, and like most women knows how the tale will unwind long before her future husband makes even the first hesitant mood. Lovely romance :)