Young Royals (2021) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Moderate sexual content involves passionate kissing, making out, and intimate encounters between characters. There is implied sexual activity with some partial nudity (upper backside and bare chests), but no graphic portrayals of sex acts are shown. Characters are seen in underwear and there are suggestive discussions and actions, such as a hand touching a groin area during a kiss. Masturbation is also briefly depicted off-screen.

Violence is mild and infrequent. The series opens with a brief physical altercation where Prince Wilhelm is involved in a fight, resulting in minor facial bruises. There is also a scene depicting hazing which involves some physical discomfort but no severe injury.

Strong language is consistently present, including frequent uses of 'f*ck' and its variations, 'sh*t,' and other expletives in both English subtitles and occasional spoken Swedish. Characters use profanity to express frustration, anger, and distress, particularly in highly emotional moments related to Wilhelm's royal duties and Simon's public harassment.

Prominent themes include the immense pressure of royal duty, the struggle for personal autonomy, betrayal, mental health challenges (anxiety, self-harm ideation), class differences, and the impact of social media and public scrutiny. Wilhelm grapples with his identity and the emotional toll of the scandal, while Simon navigates his feelings of betrayal and love. August's internal conflict and desperation also drive significant thematic elements.