Once upon a time there lived a noble king and his beautiful queen. They ruled over a vast kingdom, and were adored by all their subjects. The kingdom rejoiced when the queen gave birth to a handsome baby prince.

However, the queen was secretly envious of the love her newborn son was receiving. She felt that he had stolen her place in the hearts of her husband and the people.

In her envy, the queen decided to consult an enchanting mirror, which was said to have magical powers. A mirror that could answer any question honestly.

The queen stood before the mirror and asked, "Who is the most loved in all the kingdom?" The mirror replied, "Your son, the prince, is the most loved now." This enraged her to no end.

The queen, in her anger and jealousy, made a sinister plan. She decided to get rid of the baby prince, so she could become the most loved one again in the kingdom.

The queen called upon her chambermaid and ordered her to take the baby prince to a distant forest and leave him there to be taken care of by the birds.

The chambermaid, obeying the queen's order, took the baby prince to the forest. Yet, the kind-hearted maid couldn't bear to abandon the innocent child, so she left him near a small cottage instead.

In the cottage lived Snow White, a beautiful maiden with skin as white as snow. She found the baby prince and decided to raise him as her own, naming him Prince Charming.

Time passed, and Prince Charming grew into a handsome young man, fierce and brave, loved by all the animals in the forest and the villagers nearby.

Back in the kingdom, the queen consulted the mirror again, expecting to hear her name as the most loved one. Yet the mirror still spoke of the prince, now grown, causing her fury to surge anew.

The queen learned from the mirror that the prince was alive, living in the forest. Blinded by her jealousy, she decided to visit the prince disguised as an old hag to offer him a poisoned apple.

The disguised queen met Prince Charming, offering him the apple. Trusting the old woman, Prince Charming took a bite, and instantly fell into a deep, unending sleep.

After she accomplished her revenge, the queen returned to the palace, satisfied that she was now the most loved in the kingdom. However, a hint of guilt started to gnaw at her heart.

In the forest, Snow White discovered the sleeping prince and was heartbroken. She cradled his still form, her tears falling onto his face as she prayed for his recovery.

Back at the palace, the queen consulted her mirror again. But instead of hearing her own name, the mirror answered, "True love is the most powerful force, and it lies with Prince Charming."

The queen, full of remorse, revealed her dreadful deeds to the king. Together, they decided to make amends and embarked on a journey to the forest, determined to bring their son back home.

On reaching the cottage, the king and queen were devastated to see their son lying lifeless. The queen confessed her actions, and with a heavy heart, begged for Snow White's forgiveness.

Snow White, although heartbroken, forgave the remorseful queen and revealed that a special golden apple from the forest could awaken the prince from his poisoned sleep.

The royal couple set off in search of the golden apple. After many hardships, they found it at the heart of the forest, guarded by a fearsome dragon.

The brave king battled the dragon, showing courage he had never known before. Successfully, he managed to retrieve the golden apple, hoping it would cure his son.

The king and queen rushed back to the cottage. With a hopeful heart, they fed the golden apple to Prince Charming who instantly awakened, his eyes opening to the joyous sight of his parents.

Filled with relief and joy, the queen apologized to her son, and he forgave her. She promised to never let her jealousy cloud her judgments and to always love him unconditionally.

King, queen, and Prince Charming returned to the kingdom amidst grand celebrations. The king honored Snow White for her kindness and bravery by inviting her to live in the palace.

As time passed, the queen learned that love is not a competition but a bond that grows stronger when shared. She also realized that being loved is not about being the center of attention but about making others feel loved and cared for.

With the lessons they learned, the royal family ruled the kingdom with wisdom and love, ensuring it flourished under their reign. The queen's jealousy was nothing more than a distant memory of a time long past.