Wait, what? The royal couple have a hidden door to the dungeon behind the throne?? That's just stupid. Not that you complain right now. Heeeey, look at that! The royal spire! So pretty! You'd look pretty mighty with it, wouldn't you? You pick it up and play with it for a while, feeling rebelious and cool. That gains you +1 courage.
The front door is most definitely locked and guarded on the other side. Guaranteed to be your worst choice.