"Love or duty?"
Young Royals - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
All the people are fake... but I like you. And that is not fake.
— Prince Wilhelm
Context:
Spoken in Season 1, Episode 2, while Wilhelm and Simon are getting to know each other during a movie night at Hillerska. It's a pivotal moment of vulnerability for Wilhelm.
Meaning:
This quote, spoken early in their relationship, establishes the core of Wilhelm and Simon's connection. In a world Wilhelm perceives as entirely artificial and performative, Simon represents authenticity and a genuine emotional anchor. It's his first truly honest admission of his feelings.
We haven't done anything wrong.
— Simon Eriksson
Context:
Said in Season 1, Episode 6, as Simon comforts Wilhelm, who is panicking about the repercussions of their intimate video being leaked.
Meaning:
This line is a powerful affirmation of their love in the face of societal judgment and the scandal caused by the leaked video. Simon asserts that their relationship is not shameful, and the problem lies with the prejudice of the world around them, not with their feelings for each other. It encapsulates the show's message about queer love and acceptance.
It was me in the video that leaked last term, the one with me and Simon.
— Prince Wilhelm
Context:
Delivered during a speech at Hillerska's 120th anniversary celebration in the finale of Season 2, Episode 6, stunning the Royal Family and the student body.
Meaning:
This is Wilhelm's public confession and a monumental turning point for his character. After a season of denial and internal turmoil, he reclaims the narrative and publicly acknowledges his relationship with Simon. It is his first major step towards choosing authenticity over duty, setting the stage for the final season.
I love you.
— Prince Wilhelm & Simon Eriksson
Context:
This phrase is exchanged in several key moments, most notably in the finales of Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3, each time carrying a different weight and significance.
Meaning:
The exchange of "I love you" acts as a powerful barometer for their relationship's status. Wilhelm first says it at the end of Season 1, but Simon, hurt by his denial, cannot say it back. Simon finally reciprocates at the end of Season 2 after Wilhelm's public confession. Their final exchange in the series finale, after Wilhelm has abdicated, signifies that their love has finally triumphed over all obstacles.
I don't want to be king. Or Crown Prince... I did it for my own sake.
— Prince Wilhelm
Context:
Spoken in the series finale, Season 3, Episode 6, immediately after Wilhelm has told his parents he is renouncing the throne. He says this to Simon to assure him their future is built on his own choice, not a sacrifice.
Meaning:
This is the ultimate resolution of Wilhelm's character arc. When he finally abdicates, he makes it clear to Simon that the decision was not just a romantic gesture but a profound act of self-preservation and personal liberation. It signifies his full embrace of an authentic life, independent of his birthright.