Can't prince archie just burn the portrait or something? It's the only clue that a child of the princess even exists, so if it's gone they won't think there's an heir.
Then again, the story would be boring like that...
finally the manuscript is returned!
I was so anxious, like, return the goddamn papers stupid prince I know you have concerns but I am also concerns for Cordelia's job!
@mootmar No, not at all. In fact, might it be that they had a daughter instead of a son? That being Cordelia?
This might be a bit of a stretch, but it's just a thought.