Barbie stars as Genevieve, one of twelve princesses who live in a castle with their widowed father, King Randolph. The princesses have adventurous spirits that are viewed as "non-proper" by other members of the royal society. King Randolph summons his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help raise the princesses. Unbeknownst to him, Rowena plans to poison him and get rid of his daughters so she can become queen. Attempting to break their spirits, she makes the princess' lives miserable.
