Where was Princess Diaries 2 filmed?

The opening scene of Princess Diaries 2 starts with Princess Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) graduating from Princeton University – Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. All the graduating students are seated in front of the Chancellor. Simultaneously, he gives a speech, "Although your diplomas are equally specific, remember you are all going out into the world as individuals. I now proudly present this year's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs graduating class." Also present for the graduation ceremony are Princess Mia's mother, Helen Thermopolis O'Connell (Caroline Goodall), and her husband and Mia's stepfather, Patrick O'Connell (Sean O'Bryan).

As the Chancellor finishes his speech, all the students jump up from their seats, cheering and clapping, and throw their graduation caps in the air. While all the caps are in the air, one tiara is among them – Princess Mia's tiara!

The Princess Diaries 2 production team chose Bovard, the University of Southern California, as the filming location for this scene. The University campus was perfect for the graduation scene. The University of Southern California is easily accessible via bus number 204 to Vermont/ 36th. Once you get to the bus stop, walk for a minute or two to reach the sprawling campus. Visitors may have to generate a pass at the entrance, so it's best to get all the information beforehand.

As graduation commences at Princeton University - Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, everyone is cheering and meeting up with their friends one last time. Some are making plans for the summer, while others promise to keep in touch as they embark on a new and exciting journey.

Princess Mia is with her girlfriends, holding onto each other while jumping and yelling, "Go! Go! Go!" Her friend says, "Bye! We love you! You have to write!" Princess Mia tells her friend, "Thank your mom for all the cookies, okay?" Joe (Hector Elizondo), her security-in-charge, says to Mia as he tugs her away from her friends, "I'm very proud of you."

This poignant emotional scene was filmed at Trousdale Parkway in California, close to the University of Southern California, where the graduation scene was shot. Out of all the Princess Diaries 2 locations, this is the one with the shortest screen time. This scene was shot immediately and barely had an on-screen time of more than 1.5 minutes. Getting to Trousdale Parkway is easy via the Metro J Line (Silver) 950 to the Harbor Transitway/ 37th St/ USC. From this station, the walk to Trousdale Parkway is approximately 10 minutes.

While the Royal Genovian Plane is in the air, Princess Mia writes in her diary. This diary is gifted to her by her grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Dame Julie Andrews), in the earlier movie, Princess Diaries. Mia writes, "Dear Diary, well, it's me. Brand new college graduate/ princess. Oh, I can't believe it's been five years since grandma told me that I was a princess."

At this point in the movie, there is a flashback from Princess Diaries to a scene of Queen Clarisse telling Princess Mia that she's a princess. Mia continues writing in her diary, "And right after that, my mother surprised me by marrying my High School teacher, Patrick O'Connell. It must be going well because they are now expecting a baby." Joe tells Mia, "Princess Mia, look out the window and welcome back to Genovia."

This starting shot is one of the best scenes in Princess Diaries 2, where audiences get to see the Genovian Castle! The filming location is Longford Castle in England near Salisbury. Fans can visit Longford Castle and book tours to see the interiors and understand the history. To get to Longford Castle, you should catch the XR7 to Green Dragon and walk for 15 – 17 minutes to reach the castle.

For Princess Mia's 21st birthday, a ball is held at the Genovian Palace. The Queen's Personal Secretary, Charlotte Kutaway (Kathleen Marshall), walks into the foyer dressed for the evening. She tells the security guards, "The Queen is coming. Here she comes. Look alive. Places. She'll have a double-door entrance." She meets Joe, who talks into his microphone, "The Eagle is flying. Repeat, the Eagle is flying." Charlotte also speaks into her microphone, saying, "She's in the foyer."

As they watch for her, Queen Clarisse breezes into the foyer in a gorgeous peach-colored evening dress. She holds out her hands, does a small twirl, and then walks towards Joe, who romantically kisses her gloved hand and remarks, "Beautiful! But you're late, Your Majesty." Queen Clarisse replies, gently smiling at Joe, "A Queen is never late. Everyone else is simply early."

This incredible filming location of Princess Diaries 2 is the Disney Golden Oak Ranch in California. The Disney Golden Oak Ranch is accessible by changing two buses. First is the 257 to Newhall Ave and Valle Del Oro, and the second is the number 12 bus to Sierra Hwy and Placerita Canyon Rd. From this stop, visitors need to walk for 15 – 20 minutes to reach the property.

The Genovian Parliament announces that Princess Mia cannot ascend the throne if she is unmarried and must get married within a month. If she fails to do so, the Genovian Throne will go to the next-in-line, Lord Nicholas Devereaux (Chris Pine). Queen Clarisse invites Nicholas and his uncle, Viscount Mabrey (John Rhys-Davies), to live in the Genovian Palace with her and Princess Mia.

At a garden party on the Palace grounds, Mia and Nicholas get into an argument over their respective dates, Andrew Jacoby, the Duke of Kenilworth (Callum Blue), and Lady Elissa (Meredith Patterson), respectively. Seeing the argument escalate, Lady Elissa asks Duke Andrew, "Andrew, would you like to get a drink? I have a feeling they're going to start a 'My horse is bigger than your horse' run." Andrew, finding a way out of the argument, replies, "I would absolutely love to. Excuse us."

The grounds of 1288 South Oakland Avenue were chosen for this Princess Diaries 2 film scene. The team needed a large-enough place with a garden maze to host all the guests. Getting to 1288 South Oakland is easiest via CA-110 N to Glenarm St and right onto South Oakland Avenue. However, fans can also catch the Metro L Line (Gold), get off at Fillmore, and walk for 20 – 25 minutes to reach the grounds.

The Genovian Independence Day Annual Parade is held at Pyrus, the capital of Genovia. The Parade line-up includes Prime Minister Motaz (Joel McCrary) at the start, the Mertz Marching Band, and the Leapers of Libbet folk dancers, followed by the Queen with Princess Mia. The assembled crowds sing, "Genovia, Genovia..." while waving the Genovian national flag and tossing streamers.

While the parade crosses the children's shelter, Mia sees two boys bullying a girl. She halts the procession and meets the girl. She asks for the children's names and questions the boys, "Did I see you messing with Carolina?" The boys run off immediately, and the caretaker informs Mia that most of the children are orphans. Mia passes out tiaras and crowns to the children and includes them in the parade while she walks with them, making this Genovian Independence Day Parade the best one in years!

This gorgeous Princess Diaries 2 filming location was a set constructed at Universal Studios. It was named Little Europe and the street with the parade, and all the orphan children were filmed here. Getting to Universal Studios is easy if you catch the Metro B Line (Red) and hop off at Universal station. From the station, the walk to the studios is approximately 15 minutes.