Episode 6

Episode 6
Episode Information
Airdate	March 18, 2024
Written by	Lisa Ambjörn (head) Ebba Stymne
Directed by	Linnéa Roxeheim
Executive Producer	Lars Beckung
Produced by	Lisa Berggren Eyre Martin Söder
Run Time	57 minutes
Episode Guide
Previous	Episode 5

Episode 6 is the sixth and final episode of the third season of Young Royals, and the eighteenth and final episode of the series overall.

Synopsis

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.

Plot

At Hillerska, a sad and teary Wilhelm tells Felice about how Simon just broke up with him. Whereas Simon is back home, crying in his bed. Felice asks Wilhelm asks Wilhelm if he thinks it is really over. Wilhelm for his part thinks it is and ultimately feels like he can understand Simon’s decision. He tells Felice that he has to figure out his issues independent of Simon, as much as that may hurt.

The next day, Simon opts to skip school, and Sara tries to cheer him up. They spot their dad’s car outside and find a note from their old man on the windshield. Out of guilt, he is leaving the car in Sara’s possession. Simon is disappointed in their dad, saying Sara was right about him. However, Sara responds that he is right and brave for giving people a second chance. Seeing her children interact peacefully again gives their mom hope that they will be fine. Later, Sara heads to school, but the lessons are interrupted. The teacher explains that the Board of Education has decided to ban Hillerska from operating.

The teacher informs the students to return to their dorms for more information. Vincent loses it and blames Wilhelm for destroying Hillerska with his speech. The other students start to argue and blame each other. Felice gets the brunt of it from her friends, who are sure she is to blame. Things get tense as everyone starts shouting over each other. August has enough of it and shuts everyone up. He is sad that it is over and asks his fellow students to stop blaming each other. August breaks down, and the other students start apologising to each other.

The housemistress walks in and explains the school has been allowed to stay open until the end of the term. She asks the students to prepare to leave for good and say their goodbyes. As expected, everyone is sad, crying and comforting each other. Most students call their parents and update them on the situation. Sara heads home and listens to the news about the school with Simon and his friends.

They discuss what the school closure could mean for them. Sara and Simon think it is an opportunity for a fresh start. They entertain thoughts of leaving Bjärstad and moving to Gothenburg. Rosh and Ayub think Simon is running from Wilhelm and urge him to stay. However, Simon says Bjärstad reminds him too much of Wilhelm.

Speaking of Wilhelm, the Royal Court assures him they already have a backup plan. He learns his mom’s health has been the priority as it has been plummeting. So, he is not sure his parents will come to the closing ceremony.

Meanwhile, the other students, particularly Vincent and Nils, convince August to help them throw one last party. A final hooray to end their life at Hillerska. Initially, August is hesitant and shares that he can’t get into trouble since he is Wilhelm’s royal backup. His two friends laugh at him, saying that the Royal Family now owns him. According to them, August had the perfect role; he had all the privileges without working for it. They pity him since he will have to take the burden of being in the Royal Family. Ultimately, the students decide to have an all-white party.

At the same time, Wilhelm runs into Simon in the library. He is unable to say much as Henry interrupts them, and Simon quickly leaves. He says he is unsure about making it to the party, so Wilhelm returns to his room. Thankfully, Felice talks him into joining the party, and Wilhelm strikes a deal with his bodyguards. Ayub and Rosh also convince Simon to attend the party, citing it might be the last time he will see Wilhelm. They ask him to go and find closure and offer to accompany him.

Sara and Felice make up, and put behind their differences. They both admit they missed each other, and Felice comes clean to Sara about what she said to the school inspectors. It turns out Felice sang like a canary and revealed everything. Sara says it is okay as she didn’t lie. She acknowledges she likes August but values her relationship with Felice more. Later, Sara dumps August. August didn’t see it coming, and Sara was unapologetically savage about it.

Wilhelm and August apologise to each other. Wilhelm is sorry that August underwent a traumatic initiation under Erik and his buddies. August is sorry about the video and everything that has unfolded since then. He assures Wilhelm that Erik would love him even if he is gay. These words mean a lot to Wilhelm, as it was what he needed to hear. By the end of the night, it looks like their relationship is on the mend, but there is still a long way to go.

Later, after stealing glances at each other throughout the night, Simon approaches Wilhelm. He asks Wilhelm to give him one last night where they don’t have to think about anything but themselves. They leave the party and head to the river. Here, they talk about their breakup. Wilhelm has a hard time understanding why they have to break up. He still wants to fight for their relationship, but asks if Simon is over him, and they then skinny dip.

The next day, the students start packing. Meanwhile, Fredrika and Stella finally get into a relationship.

Eventually, Simon finishes his revolution song and sends it to Wilhelm as a belated birthday present.

Later, the school holds its last graduation, and the headmistress announces they will try to appeal the Education Board’s decision. The choir sings the Hillerska song for the last time, and Simon is surprised when they decide to sing his version.

After graduation, the parents start trickling in to pick up their kids. Wilhelm is surprised to see his parents. His mom apologises for abandoning him when he needed her the most. She promises to do better and says she has sought help for her depression. Wilhelm is touched but distracted by Simon’s departure. As his parents congratulate August, Wilhelm runs after Simon and thanks him for the song.

They discuss the end of their relationship, and Wilhelm says it was all in vain. However, Simon denies this. He explains that he never gave up on them, only the Royal Family. They wish each other a happy summer holiday, and Simon walks away.

Elsewhere, Felice decides to skip the New York trip with her friends and hang out with Sara instead. They don’t have a definitive plan, but she gets in Sara’s car either way. Felice says it is easy to be with Sara as she never judges her. To Felice, Sara is a good friend she doesn’t want to lose.

Wilhelm goes back to his parents, and the Queen mentions what a great King Wilhelm will be someday. However, Wilhelm calmly explains he doesn’t want to be the King. It is not a path he wants to choose. Wilhelm says the issue has always been the role of the Crown Prince. He says it doesn’t make him feel good. The Queen says he should take his time; she thinks Simon is the catalyst of all this. However, Wilhelm is clear with his mother, when he explains that he never wanted the throne to begin with. He asks his parents to consider August as the next in line instead.

After this calm and honest conversation, Wilhelm leaves with the Queen’s blessing. August sees him leaving the car and instinctively realises what this means for him. Wilhelm chases after Sara’s car.

Wilhelm explains that he has just abdicated, and Simon asks if he did it for him. Wilhelm is adamant that he did it for himself. He asks if Simon is genuinely over him, and of course, he is not. They warmly embrace, confess their love, as the duo along with Sara and Felice drive off happily.

Cast

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

Recurring Samuel Astor as Nils Xiao-Long Rathje Zhao as Alexander Nils Wetterholm as Vincent Nathalie Varli as Madison Felicia Truedsson as Stella Mimmi Cyon as Fredrika Carmen Gloria Pérez as Linda Claes Hartelius as Boris Inti Zamora Sobrado as Ayub Anna Azcárate as Husmor/Mistress Anna Pernilla August as Queen Kristina Rennie Mirro as Idrottsmagister Uno Elger as Walter Fabian Penje as Henry Pierre Wilkner as Husfar Marall Nasiri as Farima Johanna Lazcano as Minou Leonard Terfelt as Micke Niklas Riesbeck as Ridläraren Peter Carlberg as Magister Englund Magnus Roosmann as Ludvig

Trivia

• When asked if he could share a tidbit of information he had never shared with anyone in an episode he appeared in of Tommy DiDario's “I’ve Never Said This Before” podcast, Rudberg's mind immediately went to Ryding. “People might be sad about the show ending and not seeing me and Edvin acting together anymore or working together anymore, but you know what? Me and Edvin are going to do some stuff together in the future," Rudberg revealed.
• According to Edvin, when asked how much did he have to run to get the perfect take for that final scene in the series finale, Ryding said he had run far too much. Moreover, he had to reshoot it, because he was running in some fancy shoes, so it was not easy to do, and his calves were hurting for like a week after it.
• Although the song Simon wrote this season is intended as a crescendo moment, Ryding and Rudberg described having a very different reaction, stating that they “hated it from the beginning”. With Rudberg also stating that he initially did not like it, and thought it was really cringe.