USA TODAY Crossword · 65-Down · 3 letters
"The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" protagonist USA TODAY Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 20, 2026
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Anne Hathaway plays this future queen of Genovia.
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The film follows Princess Mia Thermopolis, played by Anne Hathaway. The clue asks for the protagonist rather than the actor, so the three-letter character name MIA fits.
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Who or what the answer is
Mia Thermopolis is the future queen of Genovia and protagonist of “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.”
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65-Down in USA TODAY Crossword puzzle for August 20, 2026.
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