All I can think is that our lovable boi better starts his rotors. Prince Lucas is definitely at a big advantage and is totally running for our sweet Queen at many knots. Like Aeriandra said, he is using his skills to his advantage and knows that flattering her will make him forgettable, just like everyone else. Instead, advertise his own merits by bragging and antagonizing her into a rivalry is definitely the way to keep him on her mind, lol.
That being said, seriously, Prince Lucas sure is high specs as well. Damn, so far he and the Queen are the hottest, most intelligent, and strongest people so far. Our boi here have a lot to contend with.