Young Royals Press day

In February 2024, Omar Rudberg and the cast of Young Royals participated in an intensive press day in Stockholm to promote the third and final season of the Netflix series. 

The Young Royals Season 3 Press Day (February 2024) 

The primary press event took place on February 19, 2024, in Stockholm.

• The Cast: Omar Rudberg (Simon) was joined by co-stars Edvin Ryding (Prince Wilhelm), Malte Gårdinger (August), and Felicia Maxime (Stella), along with head writer Lisa Ambjörn.
• Media Interviews: The cast spent the day conducting interviews with major Swedish and international outlets, including Aftonbladet, Expressen, and MovieZine.
• Themes: Discussions centered on the "bittersweet" and highly emotional conclusion of the series, with Omar describing the final scenes as a "tearful" experience.
• Promotion: This day coincided with the release of the official Young Royals: Forever documentary trailer, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the final season. 

Key Takeaways from the Interviews

• Identity & Growth: Omar spoke about Simon’s journey of self-preservation while being in a public relationship with royalty, noting that Simon "was trying not to lose himself just to be with Wilhelm".
• Career Shift: During these interviews, Omar reiterated his intention to transition away from acting to focus primarily on his international music career and his beauty brand, OMR Beauty.
• Fan Message: Edvin and Omar shared a strong message of gratitude to their global LGBTQ+ audience, promising to "defend their right to be who they are" even after the show's conclusion.