Princess Caraboo is based on a true story.  The 'discovery' of the Princess by the aristocracy actually affected the fashion of the day.  During the Regency period many society women wore turbans.  A good example of this on film is 1995's Pride and Predjudice.

In the film, it's actually revealed that Dougray's character the 'Dragoon Captain' has a name and a different military rank other than Captain.  Do you know what they are?  (Click and drag your mouse pointer over the empty space below to reveal the answers.)

Name:  Charles Gordon
Rank:  Leuitenant

Princess Caraboo's real name has been reported as Mary Baker and Mary Willcocks.

Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline are married in real life.  According to Mr. Kline, "...she does bite me in this film, so I suppose that constitutes something of a love scene in a strange way"*.

Click here to read more about the real Princess Caraboo.*