Young Royals

Young Royals is a Swedish coming-of-age romantic drama series created by Lisa Ambjörn, Lars Beckung and Camilla Holter. The series is about students at Hillerska, a prestigious Swedish boarding school, trying to find their way in life. It was released on July 1, 2021, on Netflix.

On September 22, 2021, it was announced that Netflix renewed the series for a second season.^[1] It was released on November 1, 2022.^[2]

On December 14, 2022, it was announced that Netflix renewed the series for a third and final season.^[3] The first five episodes were released on March 11, 2024, while the season finale was released on March 18, 2024.^[4]^[5]^[6] A special, Young Royals Forever, was released alongside the final episode and featured a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the show through to the filming of the third season.^[7]

Synopsis[]

The story centers around Prince Wilhelm. When he arrives at the prestigious boarding school Hillerska he finally gets an opportunity to explore his true self and find out what kind of life he really wants. Wilhelm starts dreaming of a future filled with freedom and unconditional love far away from the royal obligations - but when he unexpectedly becomes next in line for the throne his dilemma is heightened as he has to make a choice. Love or duty.

Cast[]

Edvin Ryding as Prince Wilhelm, aka "Wille" by fellow students.
Ivar Forsling as Prince Erik, Crown Prince of Sweden and Wilhelm's older brother.
Pernilla August as Queen Kristina, the Queen regnant of Sweden and Wilhelm and Erik's mother.
Magnus Roosmann as Ludvig, Wilhelm and Erik's father.
Malte Gårdinger as August Horn of Årnäs, a member of a noble family and second cousin of Wilhelm and Erik, third-year student, prefect and captain of the rowing team.
Anna Peterson as Livvakt Malin, Wilhelm's bodyguard.
Mikael Björkman as Livvakt Joakim, Wilhelm's bodyguard.
Frida Argento as Sara Eriksson, a scholarship non-boarding student and Simon's sister, who has social difficulty as a result of her Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD.
Omar Rudberg as Simon Eriksson, a rising star in Hillerska's choir, a scholarship and non-boarding student; Sara's brother and Wilhelm's love interest.
Carmen Gloria Pérez as Linda, Simon and Sara's mother.
Leonard Terfelt as Micke Eriksson, Simon and Sara's father.
Beri Gerwise as Rosh, Simon's friend from Bjärstad.
Inti Zamora Sobrado as Ayub, Simon's friend from Bjärstad.
Nikita Uggla as Felice Ehrencrona, a boarding student and member of the "modern nobility".
Livia Millhagen as Smysan Ehrencrona, Felice's mother.
David Lenneman as Poppe, Felice's father.
Ingela Olsson as Anette Lilja, Hillerska's headmistress.
Claes Hartelius as Boris, Hillerska's housemaster.
Fabian Penje as Henry, August's friend and a student at Hillerska.
Felicia Truedsson as Stella, Felice's friend and a student at Hillerska.
Mimmi Cyon as Fredrika, Felice's friend and a student at Hillerska.
Nathalie Varli as Madison McCoy, Felice's friend and an international student at Hillerska.
Nils Wetterholm as Vincent af Klintskog, August's friend and a student at Hillerska.
Samuel Astor as Nils Poltjerna, August's friend and a student at Hillerska.
Uno Elger as Walter, August's friend and a student at Hillerska.
Xiao-Long Zhao as Alexander Bragé, August's friend and a student at Hillerska.
Tommy Wättring as Marcus Sköld, Simon's love interest.
Magnus Ehrner as Jan-Olof Munck, a royal adviser.
Marall Nasiri as Farima, a royal adviser.

Episodes[]

Season		Episodes
Season		Episodes		Originally released
	1	6		July 1, 2021
	2	6		November 1, 2022
	3	6	5	March 11, 2024
	3	6	1	March 18, 2024

Season 1[]

#	Title	Director	Writer
1	"Episode 1"	Rojda Sekersöz	Lisa Ambjörn
1	Following a scandal, Prince Wilhelm enrolls in a new boarding school, Hillerska Boarding School. His second cousin, August, plans an initiation party in his honor.
2	"Episode 2"	Rojda Sekersöz	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Sofie Forsman Tove Forsman
2	Simon and Wilhelm spend time together outside of school. Desperate for ADHD medication, August attempts to get diagnosed. Rowing tryouts commence.
3	"Episode 3"	Erika Calmeyer	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Pia Gradvall
3	Hillerska Boarding School hosts a spirited Parents' Weekend but a bevy of surprises, disappointments and more occur for Wilhelm, August, Felice and Simon.
4	"Episode 4"	Rojda Sekersöz	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Pia Gradvall
4	Wilhelm struggles with his grief and what the loss of his family member means for his future. Simon pressures August to repay him.
5	"Episode 5"	Erika Calmeyer	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Sofie Forsman Tove Forsman
5	August and Wilhelm face off over how to resolve a disciplinary problem at school. Sara revels in hanging out with Felice and her friends.
6	"Episode 6"	Erika Calmeyer	Lisa Ambjörn
6	Wilhelm feels conflicted about how to handle the aftermath of the leaked video while Simon fends off the press. Felice makes a discovery.

Season 2[]

#	Title	Director	Writer
1	"Episode 1"	Rojda Sekersöz	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Theo Boguslaw
1	Animosity lingers between Wilhelm and August as a new semester at Hillerska begins. Sara finally gets to experience campus life.
2	"Episode 2"	Rojda Sekersöz	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Pia Gradvall
2	Negotiating the harsh consequences of his rebellion, Wilhelm presents the Queen with an ultimatum. Birthday celebrations remind Sara she's an outsider.
3	"Episode 3"	Kristina Humle	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Sofie Forsman Tove Forsman
3	A combative rowing competition gets even more heated due to Simon's surprise guest. Summoned by the Queen for a talk, August fears for his future.
4	"Episode 4"	Kristina Humle	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Ebba Stymne
4	Rumors about a girl in Wilhelm's room circulate while Sara's fling might be short-lived. The girls rebel against antiquated Valentine's Ball traditions.
5	"Episode 5"	Lisa Farzaneh	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Sofie Forsman Tove Forsman
5	Last-minute changes to the choir's jubilee performance disappoint Simon. A therapy session leads to big revelations for Wilhelm.
6	"Episode 6"	Lisa Farzaneh	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Ebba Stymne
6	Secrets come to light as an unexpected renegade spoils Simon's plan. Wilhelm's fateful speech approaches - will he rise to the occasion?

Season 3[]

#	Title	Director	Writer
1	"Episode 1"	Julia Lindström	Lisa Ambjörn
1	Wilhelm's speech has consequences not only in the court but also throughout the school. The prince and Simon are determined to enjoy their relationship.
2	"Episode 2"	Julia Lindström	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Pia Gradvall
2	School restrictions and court politics put a strain on Wilhelm and Simon. August's attempt to make amends goes unacknowledged. The gang goes camping.
3	"Episode 3"	Jerry Carlsson	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Sofie Forsman Tove Forsman
3	Wilhelm sees the throne looming on the horizon. Sara contemplates returning to Hillerska. The online harassment of Simon follows him home.
4	"Episode 4"	Jerry Carlsson	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Ebba Stymne
4	August and Vincent organize a strike action that exposes the differences between Wilhelm and Simon. Felice and Sara can no longer avoid each other.
5	"Episode 5"	Linnéa Roxeheim	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Theo Boguslaw
5	Wilhelm confronts his past and future at his lavish birthday ceremony. August finds hope in the arms of Sara. In the palace, Simon makes a decision.
6	"Episode 6"	Linnéa Roxeheim	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Ebba Stymne
6	With Hillerska's fate hanging in the balance, Wilhelm and Simon weigh duty against love as they discover what it takes to truly follow their hearts.