A few weeks ago, I made several new minifig characters based on the Shrek CMF including a Royal Guard out of the Prince Charming parts. But this time, I wanted to build an entire faction, much like I did with the Serpent Knights and Wolfpack.
The Serpent Knights are mysterious and disciplined fighters, while the Wolfpack are a ragtag bunch of bandits. The Charming Crown Knights are something else entirely: a wealthy, peaceful kingdom that prefers diplomacy over warfare.
In fact, they’re probably the least battle-hardened faction you’ll ever see.
Their elegant appearance reflects their priorities. Royal blue, gold decorations, and polished armor make quite an impression at court, where a good handshake is often more useful than a sharp sword. These are knights who would rather negotiate a favorable trade agreement than storm a castle.
With the exception of the king, these characters all use Prince Charming’s original torso and legs. The king comes from a 2009 Fantasy Era set where I got this faction too: the Crown Knights. His dark blue torso features a fleur-de-lis pattern similar to Prince Charming’s.
I added capes and other accessories from my shop, Minifig Realms, and some LEGO armor in pearl gold. I went with royal blue fabric this time instead of the ochre yellow I used on the Royal Guard to give the faction its own identity.
I also recently designed a couple of cloaks and capes that work with shoulder armor, and this seemed like a good opportunity to try them out.
Here are the six characters I came up with.
Lord Marshal
The king’s military right hand, the Lord Marshal commands the knights and oversees the kingdom’s defenses. He’s responsible for keeping the army organized, maintaining the royal guard, and making sure everyone knows their place in the chain of command.
- Hair: Short Wavy with Center Part
- Armor: Shoulder Pads Ridged
- Accessory: Minifig Realms Shoulder Armor Cloak
Tourney Champion
The kingdom’s finest knight, the Tourney Champion represents the crown at tournaments and other public events. He’s won more competitions than he can remember and is something of a celebrity among the nobility.
For this knight, I swapped out the arms for sand blue ones, making the torso and legs look more like a tabard instead of a coat.
- Hair: Mid-Length Swept Right with Side Part
- Armor: Large Round Shoulder Pad Right
- Accessories: Minifig Realms Pauldron Cape and Hip Sheath
King
The king rules over a prosperous kingdom, maintaining friendly relations with his neighbors through diplomacy, trade, and the occasional lavish banquet.
The fleur-de-lis on his dark blue robes makes a statement about the kingdom’s wealth and status. His greatest achievement is that his kingdom never needed to go to war.
Those arms I removed from the Tourney Champion are here on the king. He originally had plain blue arms, but that’s hardly fitting for his role.
- Torso and Legs: Fantasy Era Crown King
- Fur: Neck Collar Fur, Textured (Bird Nest)
- Accessory: Minifig Realms Cloak
Archer
The Archer specializes in hunting and target shooting, providing entertainment for the royal court and occasionally putting food on the king’s table. His bow is probably used more often for festival competitions than anything resembling military duty.
Like with the Tourney Champion, his decorative arms were swapped for sand blue ones.
- Hair: Short Tousled with Molded Dark Blue Beanie
- Accessory: Minifig Realms Ranger Cape
Knight Arbiter
The Knight Arbiter is responsible for settling disputes between nobles, merchants, and visiting delegations. He’s part judge, part diplomat, and part mediator, making sure disagreements don’t escalate into something that would require the Lord Marshal’s services.
- Hair: Mid-Length Tousled with Side Part
- Accessories: Minifig Realms Side-Swept Cape and Baldric
Captain of the Guard
The Captain of the Guard is responsible for the king’s personal protection and the security of the royal court. He accompanies the king at banquets, ceremonies, and diplomatic meetings, making sure everything runs smoothly.
Again, I used the Prince Charming arms taken from the archer here to tie him into the faction.
- Arms: Shrek CMF, Prince Charming
- Legs: Molded Black Lower Legs/Boots Pattern
- Armor: Breastplate with Leg Protection
- Shield: Fantasy Era Crown Knights
- Accessory: Minifig Realms Breastplate Baldric
The Whole Look
Here’s a video with each character in 360-degree rotation so you can see them from every angle:
Get Prince Charming Minifigs now
If you want to build your own Charming Crown Knights, Prince Charming should still be relatively easy to find.
The Shrek CMF series is expected to remain on shelves until the next series arrives in January 2027, although these minifigs have been around since September, so finding one might take a bit more hunting.
I’d recommend using a minifig scanning app to identify the right figure rather than taking your chances with blind boxes.
Alternatively, there should be plenty of Prince Charming minifigs available on BrickLink. While you’re there, check out the Crown Knights minifigs from the early 2000s Fantasy Era sets.