On that note, it seems very possible that this segment of the film will show The Prince during a time in his life in which he has not learned those lessons, and he may not be the kindest person to those around him.
Of course, that will change once he undergoes his transformation and Belle eventually enters his life.
Because we are going to see The Prince before his transformation into the titular Beast in this version of the movie, it seems entirely likely that this ball sequence will serve to hammer home the underlying themes of the Beauty and the Beast narrative.
One of the most iconic core lessons of the story is not to judge people based on their outward appearances and to recognize the inner beauty in those around you.