It is May 1945 and Princess Elizabeth—the heiress to the British throne—has fallen in love, and the only member of her family who approves is her governess, Marion "Crawfie" Crawford. Maybe it's because Crawfie too has fallen in love, and has convinced her fiancé, George, that they must wait for Elizabeth and Philip to receive the King's blessing before she can leave her service to the Crown. Now Crawfie is caught between loyalty to Princess Elizabeth, running the risk of alienating the Queen, and losing the man she loves. And just around the corner is a betrayal, one that could sever her bond with the royal family forever.