Young Royals season 3 release date, trailer and latest news

Writing recently in an Instagram post, she added that she has always known "how it all was gonna end" and that season 3 has achieved her original vision.

Picking up from where season 2 left off, the third instalment sees Wilhelm torn between his strong, romantic feelings towards his fellow boarding school student and his duty as heir to the throne of Sweden, with questions surrounding the politics and succession of his 'coming out'.

Wilhelm stopped short of that gesture in the season 2 finale, but did admit to being in a leaked sex tape with Simon that he had previously attempted to distance himself from.

"The problem was that he was forced to lie," explained Ambjörn, following the season 2 finale (via Variety).

"That lie has now caused this havoc among their friends, not to mention what that has done to him internally. He has to break it. And when he breaks it, he’s not sure he can put it back together. But it had to fall apart."

No doubt there will be more tough questions for Wilhelm to address, both in the press and his private life, as Young Royals hurtles towards the conclusion that Ambjörn always envisioned.

Here's everything we know about season 3.

Young Royals season 3 release date

Young Royals season 3 premiered on Netflix on Monday 11th March 2024, meaning the first five episodes are available to stream right now.

However, the platform is holding onto the grand finale until next Monday (18th March), leaving fans in limbo for seven long days about what the future holds for their beloved leads.

While some fans are certainly upset that there won't be a Young Royals season 4, co-creator Lisa Ambjörn has assured that this was her wish and the show is ending as she always intended it to.

How many episodes are there in Young Royals season 3?

As detailed above, there are six episodes in season 3.

The first five are available to watch on the platform now, but fans will have to wait until next week to watch the sixth and final instalment.

Young Royals season 3 cast

Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg reunite for Young Royals season 3, playing star-crossed lovers Prince Wilhelm and Simon Eriksson for the last time.

Series regulars Malte Gårdinger, Frida Argento and Nikita Uggla are also returning as Wilhelm's second cousin August of Årnäs, Simon's sister Sara and fellow Hillerska student Felice respectively.

Swedish actor Pernilla August, best known to English-language audiences as Anakin Skywalker's mother in the Star Wars prequels, portrays Queen Kristina of Sweden. Magnus Roosmann is her consort, Duke Ludvig.

Young Royals season 3 plot

The focus is likely to remain squarely on Prince Wilhelm and Simon, as viewers have become so heavily invested in their romance over the episodes we've seen so far.

The first season asked Wilhelm to make a choice between love and duty, with that theme likely to continue running through any future storylines as the young heir is faced with the realities of being a public figure.

The official synopsis reads: "Wilhelm’s speech has consequences not only in the court but also throughout the school, as Hillerska confronts the worst crisis in the school’s history.

"The prince and Simon are determined to be together, but what are they willing to sacrifice when realising that their freedom and love might be at odds with the Royal ideals, traditions and responsibilities?"

Young Royals season 3 trailer

Yes! Check out the trailer for Young Royals' final season below:

Netflix has also shared a clip from the final episodes online, for those who want a glimpse of what's in store. Watch now:

Young Royals is available to stream on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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