What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedYoung Royals
Lisa Ambjörn · Series · 2021
If you loved Young Royals, start with The Young Victoria (Jean-Marc Vallée, 2009) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Young Royals across media.
If you loved Young Royals, you are drawn to the tension between public expectation and the private search for authentic identity.
Books on the same thread
Heartstopper, Vol. 1
Alice Oseman · Book
Shares a thread with Young Royals: first love.
Like Young Royals, this story captures the tender, messy reality of first love and the difficult process of self-discovery within the confined social dynamics of high school.
Red, White & Royal Blue
Casey McQuiston · Book · 2019
Explores: enemies to lovers, public vs private life, royal duty.
If Young Royals hit, Red, White & Royal Blue shares the thread.
Red, White and Royal Blue
Casey McQuiston · Book
Explores: enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, public image.
If Young Royals hit, Red, White and Royal Blue shares the thread.
Don't Be a Drag
Skye Quinlan · Book · 2024
Explores: drag culture, mental health, sibling relationships.
If Young Royals hit, Don't Be a Drag shares the thread.
Films on the same thread
Red, White & Royal Blue
Matthew López · Film · 2023
Explores: Forbidden Love, Enemies to Lovers, Royal Romance.
This film mirrors the high-stakes royal pressure found in Young Royals, forcing two young men to navigate a forbidden, secret romance while under the scrutiny of global public attention.
The Young Victoria
Jean-Marc Vallée · Film · 2009
Shares a thread with Young Royals: Duty vs. Desire.
Fans of Young Royals will recognize the isolating weight of royal duty and the complex political maneuvering that forces a young leader to prioritize throne over personal desire.
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
Shares 3 threads with Young Royals: First Love, Identity, Coming-of-Age Story.
This story echoes the intimate coming-of-age journey in Young Royals, focusing on the vulnerability of navigating a first love while struggling with the fear of coming out.
The Way He Looks
Daniel Ribeiro · Film · 2014
Shares a thread with Young Royals: First Love.
Much like the internal growth seen in Young Royals, this film explores the delicate balance of finding independence and self-acceptance while experiencing the transformative power of a first love.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
If Young Royals hit, The Archers shares the thread.
The Youth Mind
Podcast
Explores: mindset, personal development, emotional intelligence.
If Young Royals hit, The Youth Mind shares the thread.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Young Royals?
Young Royals follows Prince Wilhelm as he adjusts to life at Hillerska, a prestigious boarding school. The series focuses on his personal journey as he attempts to follow his heart, which proves to be more challenging than he initially anticipated during his time at the institution.
When was Young Royals released?
Young Royals was released in 2021. The television series was created by Lisa Ambjörn and centers on the experiences of Prince Wilhelm navigating the social and personal pressures of his new boarding school environment at Hillerska.
Who created the television series Young Royals?
The television series Young Royals was created by Lisa Ambjörn. The show depicts the narrative of Prince Wilhelm, who must balance his royal responsibilities with his personal desires while attending the prestigious Hillerska boarding school.
Where does Young Royals take place?
The story of Young Royals takes place at Hillerska, a prestigious boarding school. Prince Wilhelm attends this school, where he encounters significant difficulties while trying to follow his heart and manage the expectations placed upon him as a royal.