Episode 4

Episode 4
Episode Information
Airdate	November 1, 2022
Written by	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Ebba Stymne
Directed by	Kristina Humle
Executive Producer	Lars Beckung
Produced by	Lisa Berggren Eyre Martin Söder
Run Time	47 minutes
Episode Guide
Previous	Episode 3
Next	Episode 5

Episode 4 is the fourth episode of the second season of Young Royals, and the tenth episode of the series overall.

Synopsis

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.

Plot

Rumors began circulating after Henry sees Wilhelm and Felice in bed. Meanwhile, Sara is still in over her head with August, who’s asking her to send intimate photos of herself.

Furthermore, the Valentine's Day ball is something that many of the girls are talking about like who they would like to bring. The boys talk about it too, many of which deciding how they need a Plan B in case they are rejected.

Amongst the boys, Wilhelm has to defend himself, stating that nothing happened between him and Felice. However, no one believes him. Hearing about what happened, Simon walks out, upset. Following this, Simon hangs out with Marcus. Later on, Wilhelm asks Simon if he and Marcus are together, and Simon is purposefully vague, causing a brief argument between them.

Feeling under pressure, Wilhelm talks to Felice. He explains his situation and how he’s hurt by Marcus and Simon. Felice is frustrated, explaining how she was in love with him for “the longest time”. Wilhelm apologizes for his behavior and wants to be friends. She accepts his apology, and they hug it out.

After having sex with Sara, August receives a call from the Royal Court telling him they will provide a plan for him for the next ten years; but they want to know if he’s ever impregnated anyone, if he drinks and smokes, and if he’s heterosexual. After this call, Sara talks to August about the call where he reveals to her that he’s the backup plan for Wilhelm in terms of the succession to the throne crisis.

Despite the romance brewing between Sara and August, Sara tells him she can’t go to the Valentine's Day ball with him and that she’s going with the girls instead. The girls have all decided to rebel against the usual traditions.

At the Valentine's ball, everyone is in high spirits. Simon brings Marcus, leaving Wilhelm to feel irked, but he tells Felice that he will be fine. Wilhelm decides to talk to Marcus and Simon and act casually about the situation. Simon appears irked that Wilhelm is acting normal about it. He confronts Wilhelm and tells him it feels weird, but Wilhelm insists he is being polite and believes Simon does not love him anymore before walking off.

August confronts Sara and asks her why she is pushing him away. She explains that if Felice finds out that she likes him, she will hate him, especially after what happened between Wilhelm and Simon. August gets impatient and explains to her that he is “not Wilhelm”.

Tired from the party, Wilhelm leaves to go outside, but Simon chases him and explains that he’s trying to move on. The tension between them is difficult for either of them to handle, and they break their stubbornness and kiss. But, their kissing is shortlived as Marcus calls out for Simon, so Simon returns to the party.

Simon leads a choir and sings his heart out at the Valentine’s ball. Wilhelm watches him with adoration.

Cast

Main Edvin Ryding as Prince Wilhelm Omar Rudberg as Simon Malte Gårdinger as August Frida Argento as Sara Nikita Uggla as Felice

Recurring Nils Wetterholm as Vincent Samuel Astor as Nils Nathalie Varli as Madison Mimmi Cyon as Fredrika Uno Elger as Walter Fabian Penje as Henry Felicia Truedsson as Stella Xiao-Long Zhao as Alexander Ingela Olsson as Anette Lilja Natalia Edvall as Korledare Anton Alexis-Hallgren as Kor Arrangemang Magnus Ehrner as Jan-Olof Munck Magnus Palmborg as Kor Arrangemang Tommy Wättring as Marcus Liam Lundin as Idrottslarare

Music

Soundtrack

• "Simon's Song" by Omar Rudberg and Young Royals cast - The choir practice, and again at the end of the Valentine's Day ball.
• "Evergreen" by Skott - August on the shooting range.
• "Pressure" by Raghd - Marcus and Simon go on a date.
• "Big Cat" by girli, P!NCH - The class plays dodgeball, Simon throws Wilhelm out.
• "In This Dark Time" by Aime Simone - The students get ready for the Valentine's Day ball.
• / - The girls get ready for the ball.
• "Run em Down" by Graham Lake, Avelino - The students enter the ball.
• "Loose Lips" by Moorman, Fingers, Fingers - Stella admits to her crush on Fredrika.
• "James Dean" by Boye & Sigvardt, Electrick Village - Simon and Marcus enter the dance floor.
• "Ginger" by Riton, Kah-Lo - Wilhelm joins the girls on the dance floor.
• "Ganja Fiyah" by Boye & Sigvardt - Sara starts to leave the dance floor, before she spots August and hides.
• / - Wilhelm talks to Marcus and Simon.
• / - Wilhelm talks to Simon, tells him he understands and is ready to let him go.
• "Higher" by Patrick J Award, Anthony Demetrio Arasi, Joey Casanova - Sara talks to August.
• "Never Let Me Go" by Stephen William Cornish - Simon and Marcus talk.
• "The Most Beautiful Boy" by The Irrepressibles, Felsmann + Tiley - Simon and Wilhelm smile at each other after his performance, end credits.