There was a boy in Genovia born exactly one year before Mia Thermopolis. A boy whose family had always protected the royal family. One night during a storm, the parents of Lucas Whitlock were hit by a drunk driver and died on impact. Lucas Whitlock was now an orphan, but Queen Clarisse took him in to honor his parents. After Lucas turned 12 years old, he was informed about an heir to the Genovian throne, someone who had no idea who they actually were.
"Luc, as you know, your parents protected the royal family; but you do not have to follow in their steps."
"Your majesty, with all due respect, I wish to honor my parents and make them proud by continuing their jobs."
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"Lucas, Micheal is just a good friend. I know I'll have to tell him that I like you and let him down gently. It's simple!"
"Oh, Mignonette, I wish it was that simple. Besides, Micheal would hate me more than he already does."
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"Grandma, I love Lucas; and I messed up! I made him think that I like Micheal!"