Young Royals

Prince Wilhelm steps off a private jet and into the gilded cage of Hillerska, Sweden's most exclusive boarding school. Created by Lisa Ambjörn, Lars Beckung, and Camilla Holter for Netflix, this drama series premiered in July 2021 and concluded its three-season run in March 2024. Edvin Ryding leads the cast as the young prince navigating royal protocol while falling for Simon Eriksson, played by Omar Rudberg. The show blends high-stakes romance with the gritty reality of adolescent life at an elite institution. Critics and audiences responded immediately to the raw portrayal of identity and duty. With an average runtime of 45 minutes across 18 episodes, the series earned an 8.5 rating from over 1,200 viewers. It tackles heavy themes like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the crushing weight of public expectation without losing its emotional core. The chemistry between the leads drives a narrative that feels both intimate and politically charged.[edit]