In which a humble lad named Bud unexpectedly finds himself declared king by ancient law, and he and his sister Meg—now Princess Fluff—begin to explore the curious privileges and peculiar duties of royal life within the splendid palace. With a mixture of amusement and bewilderment, the children test the obedience of their new attendants and councillors, all while grappling with the very real spectacle of their sudden elevation.