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Tonight, Hallmark Channel delights viewers with a captivating new film, a standout in its Spring Into Love collection.
A Royal Setting takes center stage with an intriguing plot. The story follows Ruby, a globally celebrated gemologist, who is commissioned by Prince Luca to not only restore the kingdom’s crown jewels but also to craft a new crown for him. This task, however, stirs up tradition and adds tension to Luca’s rapport with his mother, the queen.
Ruby’s journey leads her to the enchanting kingdom of Gullion. While she’s focused on her intricate work and exploring this new realm, there’s a chance she might also stumble into a royal romance. Bringing this story to life are actors Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte. This duo, who previously shared the screen in Hallmark’s 2019 film Paris, Wine & Romance, are familiar faces to fans of the channel and each other. But who else stars in A Royal Setting?
As you prepare for the premiere of A Royal Setting tonight, get acquainted with the cast and see where you may have seen them before. Don’t miss the preview trailer to get a glimpse of the magic in store.
Note: The following contains minor spoilers for A Royal Setting, debuting tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel, with streaming available the next day on Hallmark +.
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Photo: Hallmark Media/ Courtesy of MPCA A hardworking, renowned gemologist dedicated to her craft, Ruby Robinson (Jen Lilley) heads to Gullion to help the royal family restore their crown jewels. She is instantly charmed by Prince Luca, who gives her the opportunity to design his crown.
Lilley has led over 10 Hallmark movies, and has also starred in several films at Great American Family. However, Lilley is also widely recognized for her work in soap operas Days of Our Lives and General Hospital .
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Photo: Hallmark Media/ Courtesy MPCA Dan Jeannotte stars as Prince Luca, son of Queen Ivy, who is instrumental in convincing her to hire Ruby Robinson to help restore their family’s crown jewels. Luca, who is set to succeed his late father as the King of Gullon, is setting out to make changes in the kingdom of Gullion, and while his mind is set on jewels, he also has eyes on a certain Ruby. Jeannotte has starred in several Hallmark movies, including the network’s 2024 take on Sense and Sensibility.
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Photo: Hallmark Media/Courtesy of MPCA Ferelith Young plays Jory, the daughter of Countess Finella Stevens. Both her mother and Queen Ivy has her eyes on to set up with her son, Prince Luca, for his coronation day, but Jory might have her eyes on someone else. Young most recently appeared in a 2024 episode of Heartland, per IMDb, and lent her voice to two episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
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Photo: Hallmark Media/ Courtesy of MPCA Zander, played by Ed Pinker, is Prince Luca’s best friend, who has also recently been appointed as his “Head of House.” Pinker has previously appeared on shows including The Handmaid’s Tale, Dream Job, and Murdoch Mysteries.
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Laurie Paton as Countess Finella Stevens
Photo: Hallmark Media/ Courtesy of MPCA Introduced to Ruby as “the Queen’s personal advisor,” Finella Stevens (played by Laurie Paton) is a by-the-books kind of gal, and a faithful employee of the Queen. She also wants what’s best for her daughter, Jory. Paton most recently appeared in a 2025 episode of Murdoch Mysteries, and has also earned credits on shows like The X-Files, Supernatural, and Chesapeake Shores .
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Photo: Hallmark Media/ Courtesy of MPCA Sarah Orenstein plays Queen Ivy, the Queen of Gullion and mother to Prince Luca. She is not only hesitant to embrace her son’s desire for some changes in the kingdom, but also questions Ruby’s motives as the gemologist sets out to do her job.