Episode 5

Episode 5
Episode Information
Airdate	November 1, 2022
Written by	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Sofie Forsman Tove Forsman
Directed by	Lisa Farzaneh
Executive Producer	Lars Beckung
Produced by	Lisa Berggren Eyre Martin Söder
Run Time	43 minutes
Episode Guide
Previous	Episode 4
Next	Episode 6

Episode 5 is the fifth episode of the second season of Young Royals, and the eleventh episode of the series overall.

Synopsis

Last-minute changes to the choir's jubilee performance disappoint Simon. A therapy session leads to big revelations for Wilhelm.

Plot

Wilhelm and Simon find themselves thinking about each other intently. Their love for each other is not ebbing away. Simon is feeling regretful for pursuing a romance with Wilhelm again and betraying Marcus. Sara tries to reassure him. However, Hillerska is preparing for the Jubilee and the subsequent Royal Family’s arrival.

Thus, Simon attends choir practice for the Jubilee performance. Simon is annoyed that there are some adjustments which mean he does not get a solo, and it is more a “group performance”. This is demanded by the Royal Court.

Simon is frustrated and tells Wilhelm that kissing at the Valentine’s ball was a mistake. Wilhelm reveals to Simon that it was August who intentionally leaked the video, and he didn’t tell him to protect him. This does not help Simon’s anger, and he walks away. When Simon meets up with his friends, he admits that people like August get away with everything, but they don’t want him to give up.

Later, Wilhelm receives a call from the Queen and learns the Royal Court is worried about his capability of taking the throne and that August is his backup. He’s reminded that his decisions do not just affect him but the Crown too and that he must give the speech as the Crown Prince.

A frustrated Wilhelm visits his therapy about his predicament with his Royal position. He feels he owes it to the Crown to deliver the speech, but the therapist makes him question his reality. He explains that he’s allowed to feel whatever he feels and live however he wants to live.

Sara is sad that the horse is getting sold to the wrong family, and she confides in August about it. She’s annoyed at Felice for letting it happen. August comforts Sara. The next day, Sara apologizes to August for being mean at the ball and says that she didn’t want Felice to get angry at her. August teases Sara, stating she could be a Queen one day.

Eventually, Wilhelm tells Simon that he’s sorry for not letting him know about August leaking the video and reveals that August is his backup, so if he gives up his position, he can live the life he wants. He’s willing to renounce the throne for Simon, which takes him by surprise.

Later, Simon reveals to his mother and Sara that he will not be singing solo at the choir for the Jubilee and that it was August who leaked the video. Simon's mother tells Simon that she thinks they should report it to the police.

Sara immediately tells August that Simon knows that he leaked the sex video and that he must go to the police first. Simon, suspecting Wilhelm is mad, visits him. However, Wilhelm does not feel good. He’s been throwing up as he’s panicking at the prospect of giving a speech in front of everyone. Simon reassures Wilhelm that he’s not reporting August to the police to hurt him, and Wilhelm is understanding about it.

Wilhelm is concerned about what will happen to them both, but Simon is unsure. The two young men hug it out. They can’t help themselves, and they hook up again.

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 Inti Zamora Sobrado as Ayub Xiao-Long Zhao as Alexander Carmen Gloria Pérez as Linda Beri Gerwise as Rosh Anna Peterson as Livvakt Malin Claes Hartelius as Boris Pernilla August as Queen Kristina Natalia Edvall as Korledare Anna Azcárate as Husmor/Mistress Anna Anton Alexis-Hallgren as Kor Arrangemang Magnus Ehrner as Jan-Olof Munck Gloria Tapia as Fröken Ramirez Mikaela Ramel as Louise Lars Wallin as Skraddare

Music

Soundtrack

• "My Awe Sustains" by ARY - Morning at Hillerska. Simon smells Wilhelm's jumper, Wilhelm showers.
• "Simon's Song" by Omar Rudberg and Young Royals cast - The choir perform for Jan-Olof.
• "I Wanna Be Someone Who's Loved" by Tusse - Simon leaves Wilhelm alone in the music room.
• "I Waited By the Chapel Door" by Andrea Litkei, Ervin Litkei - Who's most likely to get married first?
• / - Who pulls the most guys?
• "Run Boy Run" by Snake City - Who's most likely to get revenge?
• / - Who's the worst at keeping secrets?
• "Mirror" by Mogli - Wilhelm walks into Forest Ridge, talks to Malin. Sara decides to visit August.
• "Holy" by Elias - Wilhelm and Simon sleep together.