I hope that this crush on Lucy is a path toward redemption. And honestly, I get that the prince has his own struggles. He doesn't have a friend, his sister is basically his rival for the throne, and the nobles around him are just kiss ups that will not hesitate to bash him when his back is turned.
Maybe this way, Blondina and the prince can start to be a family again.
I was legit ready to drop this manga, but now this is making me interested again.