The grand dancing hall is the most ornate location in the entire castle! Velvet seats run along the side of the room. There are huge chandeliers with hundreds of candles all along the ceiling. There are colorful paintings on every wall that show the different kings and their families.
Grand Dancing Hall, Inside Palace
guard
the prince
I am the son of the king.  I am the rightful heir.  I will marry a princess.
My father, the King really knows how to throw a party, doesn't he? He sure does. I wonder who this is for. I hope she is my future wife. You should be looking for that future wife not at some ridiculous gown....you could do well by marrying one of the noble's younger daughters.. Your right. If I wasn't busy working tonight I would ask one to this party in a fine suit. Maybe you can get one to stand by me so I can have a little chat. Something about the glow of a thousand candles makes them all look...delicious.... Do you think my sword is shiny enough. The general made us polish them for the party. I hope the girls notice. You look exceptional, as do all my guards. So which young lady do like?  That one in the blue dress and the dark feather in her hair. She is stunning. The one holding the chalice, yes indeed, she is. But hands and eyes off!! She's the princess Azure, and she will be mine.  I was just pulling your chain. Everyone knows you are to marry. Ha! Good one, good one....So then... your choice...and remember your place, you are a palace guard, but you are not heir to the throne as I am...Perhaps the one below the colorful painting? Hmm...I have seen her looking over here. Perhaps she likes what she sees or maybe she is looking at you. Yes, I would like to talk to this one.