Do Wilhelm and Simon end up together? Young Royals season 3 ending explained

18 March 2024, 18:10

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By Sam Prance

Wilhelm and Simon start Young Royals season 3 together but do they break up and how does the show end?

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Young Royals fans assemble! The final season is officially here but how does it end? What happens to Simon and Wilhelm?

Ever since Young Royals debuted on Netflix in 2021, viewers have been obsessed with Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding) and Simon's (Omar Rudberg) on-off relationship. In season 1, the Swedish prince and Simon have a secret romance but things go awry when a video of them leaks. It isn't until the end of season 2 that Wilhelm publicly admits that he was in the video.

Young Royals season 3 starts with Wilhelm and Simon publicly together for the first time ever. Are they endgame though?

Young Royals season 3 ending explained: Do Wilhelm and Simon end up together? Picture: Netflix

In the first five episodes of Young Royals season 3, Wilhelm and Simon explore what it's like to be an out couple. However, it comes with many challenges. Wilhelm and Simon clash over their politics, in particular how they feel about the royal family. Not to mention, Wilhelm's family make Simon delete his social media and someone breaks into Simon's house.

On top of that, Wilhelm learns that his older brother was involved in homophobic hazing at Hillerska. Simon tries to be there for Wilhelm but Wilhelm lashes out at Simon and accuses him of judging Prince Erik. Confiding in his mum, Queen Kristina tells Wilhelm "love shouldn't be so hard". Wilhelm apologises to Simon though and they stay together.

Nevertheless, when it comes to Wilhelm's birthday, he gets in a heated argument with his parents over Erik. The episode ends with Simon telling Wilhelm: "Love shouldn't be this hard. Maybe this just won't work. I can't do this any more."

Do Wilhelm and Simon break up in Young Royals season 3?

Episode 6 starts with Wilhelm and Simon broken up. It's then announced that Hilerska is being shut down and a final party is held by the students. At the party, Wilhelm and Simon decide to have one last night together and they end up sleeping in each other's arms outside, reminiscing on their relationship and go skinny-dipping together.

At their school graduation, Wilhelm and Simon wish each other the best for the summer. However, Wilhelm then reveals to his mother that he doesn't believe in the monarchy and doesn't want to be king. He rushes to find Simon and tells him he wants to be with him. The couple embrace in tears, kiss and say they love each other.

So it's official! Wilmon are endgame!