Sleeping Beauty is a fairy tale that has been retold many times. The original story was written by Charles Perrault and was published in 1697. The most popular version of the story is Disney’s 1959 animated film Sleeping Beauty.
In the story, Sleeping Beauty is a princess who is cursed to sleep for 100 years by an evil witch. A prince finds her and wakes her with a kiss. They live happily ever after.
The Sleeping Beauty Prince has been played by many actors over the years. In Disney’s animated film, he is voiced by Bill Shirley. In the 2014 live action film Maleficent, he is played by Brenton Thwaites.
And in the 2016 live action film Sleeping Beauty and the Beast, he is played by Dan Stevens.
There are many versions of the story of Sleeping Beauty, but in most of them, the prince is a key character. He is the one who wakes her from her sleep with a kiss and rescues her from the evil spell that has been cast upon her. In some versions, he is also the one who marries her and they live happily ever after.
The Sleeping Beauty prince is usually handsome, brave and heroic – everything that a princess could want in a husband!
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Name of Sleeping Beauty Prince
Sleeping Beauty is a beloved fairy tale, and at the center of it is the handsome prince who wakes her with a kiss. But what is his name? In the original story, he is simply referred to as “the prince.”
However, in many adaptations of the story, he has been given a name. Here are some of the most popular names for Sleeping Beauty’s prince:
1. Phillip – This is the name given to him in Disney’s classic animated film from 1959.
It’s also the name used in some stage productions of Sleeping Beauty.
2. Henry – This was the original name of Sleeping Beauty’s prince in Charles Perrault’s 1697 version of the fairy tale. It has since been used in several other adaptations, including some films and TV shows.
3. Benedict – Benedict Cumberbatch lent his first name to this character in an episode of the TV series Once Upon a Time. The episode was titled “The Snow Queen,” which also happens to be the title of another well-known fairy tale.
4. Florimund – In one adaptation of Sleeping Beauty, Prince Florimund is cursed by an evil witch and transformed into a bear before he can wake Princess Aurora with a kiss.
He eventually breaks free from the curse and fulfills his destiny (with a little help from Aurora).
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Did Sleeping Beauty Marry the Prince?
According to the traditional fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty does indeed marry the prince. However, there are many variations of the story and in some of them she does not end up with him. In one popular version called “Sun, Moon, and Talia” it is actually a king who finds her sleeping in a tower and wakes her with a kiss instead of a prince.
What Did the Prince Do to Sleeping Beauty?
The Prince is the one who ultimately breaks the curse on Sleeping Beauty and awakens her with a kiss. He accomplishes this by defeating Maleficent, the evil fairy who cursed Sleeping Beauty in the first place. The Prince does this by slaying a dragon that Maleficent turns into, proving his worthiness to break the curse.
How Old is the Prince of Sleeping Beauty?
The answer may surprise you – the Prince from Sleeping Beauty is only 16 years old! This information comes from an interview with actor Steve Wozniak, who voiced the character in the classic Disney film.
Wozniak was asked how he came to be involved in the project, and he explained that he was initially approached to provide motion capture for the character.
However, after seeing some of the early footage, he felt that his own voice would be better suited to the role.
As for why the Prince is only 16 years old, Wozniak says that it was a decision made by Disney in order to make him more relatable to children. He adds that at 16 years old, we’re all still searching for our identity and purpose in life – something that many of us can relate to.
Conclusion
If you were to ask anyone who their favorite Disney prince is, odds are you would hear Sleeping Beauty’s Prince Phillip as one of the top answers. It’s easy to see why he’s such a fan-favorite – he’s handsome, heroic, and determined to save Aurora from Maleficent’s curse. Plus, he gets bonus points for being one of the few Disney princes with royal blood.
In honor of Sleeping Beauty’s 60th anniversary, let’s take a look back at everything we know about this dashing prince.
Prince Phillip was born into royalty as the heir to the throne of his kingdom. When he was just a baby, his parents had him christened in hopes that it would protect him from evil.
Unfortunately, their plan didn’t work and Phillip was kidnapped by Maleficent shortly after his christening. He was hidden away in the forest until he was sixteen years old when he stumbled across Aurora – aka Sleeping Beauty – asleep under a tree. After hearing her story, Phillip knew he had to find a way to break the curse and save her.
With the help of Merlin and Flora & Fauna, Phillip battled his way through thorns and dragons to get to Aurora. When he finally reached her side, they shared true love’s first kiss and broke the spell that had been cast upon her. The two were then able to live happily ever after together.
Nowadays, Prince Philip is still considered one of Disney’s most popular princes (and rightfully so!). He continues to inspire young boys and girls everywhere with his acts of bravery and selflessness – something we could all stand to learn from!
