What I love about Wille changing the script is that nobody can do anything about it. They need to support Wilhelm publicly. We see Jan-Olof trying to cut the cameras… but all the students have their phones up. Kristina can’t react more than her little open-mouth fish expression because if she does, it will be filmed. Jan-Olof can’t do more than ask people to turn their cameras off, to no avail. Malin can’t drag Wille away because let’s be honest, he would put a fight and everyone would see that and dragging him away for coming out would not pass.
By doing the speech live, Wille is making sure that not only can he say whatever he wants to say, but as long as they are in public the Royal Family has to be supportive of his decision. There are cameras everywhere, filming him and ready to film the Queen (and Jan-Olof since he is there). But right now, as we can see in the picture below, everyone is concentrated on Wille. They have to take this moment to regain their footing and look like they support him. They don’t have a choice.
If someone in the royal team was to look like they were against Wille, it will instantly be taken as if they kept Wille in the closet (which they did). However, with the way Wille phrased his coming out, he puts all the blame on himself. He lied because it was something personal to him that he didn’t want to share. With the way Wille phrases the lie, he wanted to protect himself and his moment. The blame isn’t out on the royal family at all (or it is if you listen to all of his talk about traditions, but he doesn’t outright say that they kept him in the closet, he puts himself to blame too for upholding traditions).
If the royal court is smart, they will publicly support their Crown Prince right then and there, and act as if they were only there to support when he wanted to come out himself. This is brilliant and I can’t wait to see how they will handle that in season 3 (give it to me or else🔪). For once, Wilhelm has the upper hand and they need to work around what he wants.
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Based on my season 2 wille getting his hair pet. What do you think he’s talking about?
Please do not repost without credit <3
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for me, young royals feels like friday, 7 p.m., warm breath on the skin on a cold day, dark blue and purple colors
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There’s something powerful about this scene:
Wille sees Ayub and Rosh from the car yet he still goes talk to Simon. He doesn’t ask them to leave or ask Simon if they can speak in private. No, he keeps his distance, leaves Simon with his friends (his emotional support, probably, in this scene) and speaks his truth. And the first Thing he does is apologize.
Wille doesn’t hesitate to speak freely in front of Rosh and Ayub, even though he could have some reservations. Yes, they know Wille and Simon were together but that doesn’t mean that he has to feel comfortable telling Simon about August being next in line in front of them. Them knowing about it doesn’t mean Wille has to trust them --especially when they’re the best friends of your ex whom you hurt a lot... He must know they don’t like him very much.
And as if it’s not enough, he doesn’t ask anything of Simon. He’s only there to tell him what’s up. And by informing Simon of the situation and then going, he gives Simon the chance to think about it with his friends. Now, did they give the most helpful advice this season? Not really. I don’t know if Wille knows that but it doesn’t really matter. What matters is that Wille let’s Simon think about it with people Simon trusts.
So yeah, I just think this is a very important moment because it’s Wille being honest about the situation, expressing his feelings which is not the easiest thing for him to do, in front of people who aren’t Simon, Felice, or his mother, who were previously the only people he was somewhat honest with. It’s also important to Simon because it shows him that Wille can like him openly --in front of certain people, at least. But those people, even if they aren’t the whole world, are important to Simon. And here, Simon is being given some important information in the open.
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So. I have seen some posts saying that Simon basically only existed as a meaningless plot point and I have to say that I disagree with that observation wholeheartedly.
Simme was Wille’s connection outside of Nobility while in Hillerska, his connection to himself. Let me explain.
Wille wanted NOTHING MORE than to live a normal life. To not be followed around. Pawed at. Controlled.
Being sent to Hillerska was the complete opposite of that.
He’s angry, uncomfortable, anxious and would rather be anywhere else.
Then he sees Simon. There’s something about this kid that immediately draws his attention. Then the kid sings and it’s like he’s singing directly into Wille’s heart.
Then Wille’s first interaction with other students at Forest Ridge House is uncomfortable and fake, they change their opinions just to match his, and he’s immediately turned off from that.
Then we have Wille’s first non-interaction with Simme… in a class where he stands out he’s not afraid to speak his mind, even if he’s alone in his point of view. This intrigues Wille, even though Simme shows OBVIOUS distaste for the monarchy, Wille appreciates that he’s honest. Regardless of his title and him being right there.
At this point, Simme is the ONLY PERSON at Hillerska that’s been genuine in front of him. He sees that, and wants to connect with Simme. Goes as far as to sit with him, initiate the conversation AND compliment his way of thinking. Now again, this is the FIRST TIME they are actually speaking to each other, and Wille is telling him that he likes what he said. And it is SO MUCH DEEPER than just him liking it. He genuinely admires Simme’s courage.
This shows us that Wille is looking for authenticity, which is all that Simme is.
Through Simme, Wille sees what he could have. That it IS okay to just, be himself. Through LOVING Simme, Wille breaks through his anxieties and his ties to his obligations.
Knowing Simme, gave him comfort at a time where he thought he had no one. Loving Simme gave him the courage to fully be himself.
So, no. Simon Eriksson isn’t a ‘plot point’, he is the guide to Wille’s story, to his journey.
He is what prompted the change that made Wille better. Without Simme, Wille wouldn’t have had the growth he had.
Simme IS the story.
And if you disagree? Be respectful or keep that shit to yourself.
Rant Over.
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I think one time we can really see in s2 how sweet a boy Wille is is when he gets him and felice the poke bowls. Cause like. He didnt care, he wasn't going to dinner anyways, but he recognized his friend was making a sacrifice to be there for him and miss her chance to eat and said fuck that I am not letting you skip dinner for me, let's eat something. Like that's such a moment against the accusations that he only thinks of himself cause in that moment while he's hurting so much he is undeniably thinking of Felice's needs. Hes a good fucking kid.
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When Simon kisses Wilhelm at the ball. Wilhelm doesn't dare smile until he sees Simon smile. You can see when they break apart Wilhelm is studying every aspect of Simon's face waiting for something. He doesn't dare to expect more from Simon until he gives him a sign. He didn't want to hope if there was no hope and just being kissed by an emotional Simon wasn't enough to give him that hope. The fact that Simon was happy upon kissing him and wanted to continue kissing him, that's where Wilhelm decided all hope was not lost.
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