Solution: A Royal Riddle

There are many possible solutions to this problem. Only one possibiliby is presented below.

SW = Snow White
PCSW = Snow White's Prince Charming
SB = Sleeping Beauty
PCSB = Sleeping Beauty's Prince Charming
C = Cinderella
PCC = Cinderella's Prince Charming

1. SW and PCSW swing across. PCSW swings back.
2. SB and PCSB swing across. PCSB swings back.
3. C and PCC swing across. PCC swings back.
4. PCC and PCSB swing across. PCSB swings back.
5. PCSB and PCSW swing across.
All of the couples are safely across.

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