11 Sweet Ways Disney Princes Said "I Love You" to Their Princesses

Some Disney princes have quite the way with words . . . while others are the strong and silent types. No matter their dispositions, they all have expressed their love of their Disney princesses in heartfelt ways, from songs and sweet words to epic acts of bravery. We've rounded up the best ways the princes have said "I love you."

01
"You're the one."
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"You're the one."

When Ursula's spell is finally broken, Eric is able to tell her how he feels. Not to mention the fact that he dives into the ocean to fight the sea witch in order to save Ariel. So, there's that.

02
"I DO love you."
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"I DO love you."

After a good number of lies and little fibs, finally, Aladdin tells Jasmine the full truth.

03
Beast gives Belle her freedom.
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Beast gives Belle her freedom.

In a true act of selflessness, the Beast releases Belle and allows her to leave his castle to save her father, knowing that she may never come back.

04
"So this is love. So this is what makes life divine."
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"So this is love. So this is what makes life divine."

If searching an entire kingdom for the one foot that fits a magical shoe isn't love, we don't know what is.

05
Prince Phillip slays Maleficent.
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Prince Phillip slays Maleficent.

OK, to be fair, Prince Phillip (who is not the most loquacious of the Disney significant others) doesn't actually say the words to Sleeping Beauty, but slaying a dragon to save her is a pretty good way to tell a girl "I love you" if you ask us.

06
"People do crazy things when they're in love."
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"People do crazy things when they're in love."

When Hercules tells Meg he loves her, it's in an adorably roundabout way.

07
"Warts and all."
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"Warts and all."

Prince Naveen and Princess Tiana's love is free of shallowness — their acceptance of the good, the bad, and the ugly in each other is what proves just how deep their feelings run.

08
"You were my new dream."
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"You were my new dream."

Flynn Rider's declaration of love was heartbreaking as he confessed his feelings for Rapunzel by telling her just how profoundly knowing her had changed the course of his life.

09
"I'll always be with you. Forever."
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"I'll always be with you. Forever."

John Smith is forced to leave Pocahontas and sail home, but his feelings for her are clear when he promises that they will be a part of each other as long as they live.

10
"Stay, please."
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"Stay, please."

With a heartfelt request, Tarzan reveals his feelings for Jane when he asks her to stay with him.

11
With a kiss.
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With a kiss.

Prince Ferdinand shows his love with a simple, sweet kiss that resurrects Snow White from her enchanted sleep.