A mystery surrounding the kingdom’s royal succession has been resolved after an unconventional test involving a pea revealed the identity of a true princess. The extraordinary incident unfolded last night at the royal palace, where a young woman’s claim to royalty was confirmed in a test devised by the queen herself.

The test was administered after a young woman arrived at the palace during a storm, seeking shelter. She claimed to be a princess from a distant land, but doubts were raised due to her disheveled appearance. The prince, who has been searching for a true princess to marry, was skeptical. According to palace sources, the queen, known for her sharp intellect, devised a unique method to verify the woman’s royal identity.

“The queen wanted to be absolutely certain she was dealing with someone of true royal blood,” said one palace insider. “So she arranged for the woman to sleep on a bed piled high with 20 mattresses and 20 feather beds. But beneath it all, she placed a single pea.”

The theory behind the test was that only a true princess, possessing the legendary sensitivity and delicacy attributed to royal bloodlines, would be able to feel the tiny pea through so many layers.

According to official palace reports, the young woman endured a sleepless night and complained of feeling something hard beneath her bed. “It was unbearable,” she is quoted as saying. “I couldn’t rest at all. There was something terribly uncomfortable pressing into me the entire night.”

The next morning, the queen revealed the pea hidden beneath the towering bed structure, confirming the woman’s sensitivity and, thus, her royal status. “There’s no doubt about it now—she is a true princess,” said the queen in an official statement.

The prince, who had been seeking a wife of genuine royal heritage for some time, expressed his joy at the outcome. “I’ve met many women claiming to be princesses, but none passed the test like she did. Her sensitivity is unmatched, and I’m honored to have found my true bride.”

The royal family has not disclosed the identity of the young woman, though rumors suggest she hails from a neighboring kingdom and had been traveling incognito due to political tensions. Diplomatic officials are now working to confirm her lineage and arrange formal introductions between the two royal families.

The test, while unconventional, has drawn widespread attention throughout the kingdom. Citizens are both amused and impressed by the queen’s clever method of ensuring a legitimate match for the prince. “It seems like a small thing—a pea under a mattress—but it goes to show how far the royals will go to maintain their traditions,” one villager commented.

With the mystery of the princess’s identity now solved, preparations are reportedly underway for a royal wedding. The palace has not confirmed a date, but sources suggest it may take place within the coming weeks.

As for the pea, it has been preserved as a royal artifact and will be displayed in the palace museum as a symbol of the unique test that brought the prince and his princess together.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.