It seems plausible. Not very smart but plausible.
For start no magic and no machines would be a major disadvantage compared to other countries. And not even in the meaning of war and conquer. Just simple prices of clothes would be different between handmade and industrial ones.
Also you mention that the kingdom is a wasteland so peasants would flee to other kingdoms to seek better life. Something like Scottish and Irish people during a famine.
Kingdom would need to be self-sufficient to not be pushed into some sort of slavery AND it shouldn't have any sort of unique artefacts (be it fountain of wisdom or uranium deposits) as that would probably start a war with a neighbour which noble savages would lose.
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I'm in the midst of worldbuilding a science fantasy story where once, many of its inhabitants were capable of using magic including the kings who ruled over it with harmony. Eventually, an industrial revolution swept the world and the Kingdom incorporated technology into its society along with magic. However, the Kings abused the power of technology which led to its downfall and turned the land into a wasteland. Years later, the surviving members of the royal family had begun rebuilding that Kingdom in the heart of its ruins and decreed the following laws:
Any and all non-magic machines and industrial technology are outlawed within the kingdom.
Allied kingdoms who use said technology can enter, but cannot bring their technology within the Kingdom's borders.
The king, the queen, or anyone else in the royal line cannot use magic.
Any affairs, threats, and activities related to magic within the Kingdom are presided over by the court mage who shall advise the king on the application and uses of magic rather than decreeing its use themselves.
Can someone explain how this seems plausible or not?