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Ella Foster, age 5, was walking in a park near Newtownards She was watching butterflies playing in the flowers and was quite surprised when a king and queen arrived.

"We're looking for a beautiful young girl to become the new princess of our kingdom," the king said.

"I've always dreamed about being a princess," said Ella.

The happy king and queen took Ella back to their castle.

"I wish Daniel, Gemma and Lauren could see this place!" Ella said.  "It's so big you could have the whole kingdom over for a party."

"What an excellent idea!" said the queen.

Soon, the entire castle was busy with preparations for a fancy ball to welcome their new princess.

The royal dressmakers created a beautiful gown just for Ella. When she tried it on, Ella could hardly believe her eyes.

"In this dress I really do look like a princess," she said.

All eyes were on Ella as she made a grand entrance into the ballroom.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to introduce Princess Ella Foster," the king announced.

Cheers from the crowd filled her heart with joy. Being a princess was even more wonderful than she had ever imagined.

In her glittering ball gown, Ella was the centre of attention all night long. Everyone wanted to meet the new princess and share a dance with her.

"Ella is the most beautiful princess in any kingdom!" they all agreed. By the end of the night, Ella had made a lot of new friends.

When Ella awoke the next morning, the weather was warm and sunny.

"You should go to the beach and have fun with your new friends,� the queen said. "That sounds great!" Ella replied.

She spend the whole day at the beach swimming and playing in the sand with her new friends.

When Ella returned from the beach, the queen had a surprise for her. "Tonight the royal dancers will perform a ballet at the castle," she said. "And they want you to dance with them!"

That night, Ella was nervous but excited as the dancers began the ballet. Soon it was time for Ella to join the ballet.

She took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. Ella heard the beautiful music playing and saw the smiling ballerinas all around her. She forgot how nervous she was and danced more gracefully than she had ever danced in her life.

Ella met the king and queen for tea the next day. She was still tingling with excitement from the standing ovation she received at the ballet.

"You are the finest princess we could ever wish for, Ella," said the queen. "We hope you will stay here with us for a very long time," the king said.

"But I miss Daniel, Gemma and Lauren," Ella said.

"Then you must return to them," replied the king. "After all, you are their princess, too."

"We'll miss you," the queen said as she waved goodbye.

The royal carriage took Ella home to Newtownards, but she knew she would be back to visit again very soon.