# The Crown Princess

The Crown Princess (Thai: ลิขิตรัก, RTGS: Likhit Rak), is a Thai television series, premiered on May 14, 2018 and last aired on June 19, 2018 on Channel 3. It starred Urassaya Sperbund and Nadech Kugimiya and produced by Ann Thongprasom.

## Synopsis

Because her life was put into danger after her coronation, Crown Princess Alice (Urassaya Sperbund) of the country Hyross was secretly sent to Thailand, where Dawin Samuthyakorn (Nadech Kugimiya), a Lieutenant Commander of the Thai Navy and Navy SEAL, becomes her bodyguard.

## Cast
### Main

* Urassaya Sperbund as Princess Alice Madeline Tereza Fillippe (aka Naree Singjun-Samuthyakorn)
* Nadech Kugimiya as Lieutenant Commander Dawin Samuthyakorn
* Sara Legge as Princess Catherine "Kate" William Ann Fillippe
* Intad Leowrakwong as Prince Alan Aaron Mark Andre Fillipe

### Supporting

* Eduardo Alonso as kidnapper gangster leader
* Khunnarong Prathetrat as Pilot Ratchata "Hin" Janenapa
* Rawiwan Bunprachom as Sergeant Danika "Paen" Samuthyakorn
* Nirut Sirijanya as King Henry Antoine Phillipe of Hrysos
* Nithichai "Yuan" Yotamornsunthorn as Lieutenant Pakorn "Kan" Chanchit
* Natthapong Chartpong as Second Lieutenant Lopboon "Ling" Jitdeva
* Jakkrit Ammarat as General Sakchaiara Legge
* Parisaya Jaronetisat as JC, Alice's bodyguard
* Teerapong Leowrakwong as Prince Andre Fillippe
* Cindy Bishop as Princess Mona
* Yanin Vismitananda as Petra, Alice's bodyguard
* Matthew Deane as Prince William "Wil"
* Peter Corp Dyrendal as Haedeth
* Areeya Chumsai as Maj.Gen. Sawanee Samuthyakorn, Mother of Dawin
* Sakuntala Thianphairot as Priew, wife of Lopboon
* Jaidee Deedeedee as Sakchaiara's wife

### Others

* Byron Bishop as Decha Samuthyakorn, Father of Dawin
* Kanut Rojanai as Dom
* Sasha Christensen as Princess Alice
* Sriphan Chunechomboon as Sawanee's bodyguard
* Pitchapa Phanthumchinda as Mutmee
* Kathaleeya McIntosh as Princess Natalie (Princess Alice' Mom)
* Anne Thongprasom as Princess Anna (Princess Kate's Mother)
* Passorn Boonyakiart
* Myria Benedetti
* Ryan Jett
* Jason Young

## Original Soundtrack

* The opening song is Nah Tee Gub Hua Jai (in English "Duty and Heart") sung by Nadech Kugimiya and Mutmee Pimdao.
* The second song in the series is Distance (ระยะห่าง) by Max Jenmana.
* The third song in the series is Ruk Nai Jai (รัก ใน ใจ) by Suparuj Techatanon.

## Ratings

In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
| Episode | Original broadcast date | Episode titles | Average audience share |
| Episode | Original broadcast date | Episode titles | AGB Nielsen |
| 1 | May 14, 2018 | Fire, Feud, Fury | 4.6% |
| 2 | May 15, 2018 | Adapt or Die | 5.1% |
| 3 | May 21, 2018 | A Man's Woman | 4.8% |
| 4 | May 22, 2018 | Duty or Love | 4.5% |
| 5 | May 28, 2018 | Best Friend | 4.2% |
| 6 | May 29, 2018 | Fugitive | 4.0% |
| 7 | June 4, 2018 | Time Is Up | 4.3% |
| 8 | June 5, 2018 | Compensation | 4.5% |
| 9 | June 11, 2018 | Shadow of the Crown | 4.6% |
| 10 | June 12, 2018 | The Proof of Love | 5.1% |
| 11 | June 18, 2018 | Choice and Decision | 5.0% |
| 12 | June 19, 2018 | The Crown Princess - Final | 6.2% |
| Average | Average | Average | 4.7% |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
| 2019 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nadech Kugimiya | Won |
| 2019 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Urassaya Sperbund | Nominated |
| 2019 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Sara Legge | Won |
| 2019 | TV Gold Awards | Best Art Composition | Thong Entertainment | Won |
| 2019 | TV Gold Awards | Best Director | Amphaiphon Chitmaingong | Nominated |
| 2019 | TV Gold Awards | Best Drama | The Crown Princess | Nominated |
| 2019 | Nataraj Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nadech Kugimiya | Nominated |
| 2019 | Nataraj Awards | Best Costume Design | Wariya Phongkajorn | Nominated |
| 2019 | Nataraj Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | The Crown Princess | Nominated |