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Netflix shares update on The Young Royals season two

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Emmy Griffiths
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Netflix has given fans a long-awaited update on the second season of The Young Royals ­– and they're in for a front! After announcing that the second instalment had commenced filming in February, the official Twitter account confirmed that filming has wrapped on the hit show – meaning that it should be on our screens very soon!

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Netflix UK's official account read: "UPDATE: YOUNG ROYALS SEASON 2 HAS OFFICIALLY WRAPPED." Discussing the happy news, one person wrote: "Sorry for the person I’m about to become when this drops," while another person added: "This is so exciting!!!" A third person added: "I can finally stop watching the same 6 episodes over and over again."

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Fans were also asking when the new episodes are out – and we think we might be able to expect them at the end of 2022 or early 2023.

So what is the popular teen drama about? The synopsis reads: "When Prince Wilhelm arrives at the prestigious boarding school Hillerska he finally gets an opportunity to explore his true self and find out what kind of life he really wants.

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"Wilhelm starts dreaming of a future filled with freedom and unconditional love far away from the royal obligations - but when he unexpectedly becomes next in line for the throne his dilemma is heightened as he has to make a choice. Love or duty."

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The show's stars announced that filming had commenced back in February, saying: "We have finally begun filming season 2 of Young Royals. We're standing in front of the school, Hillerska, and we're so ready... You don't always get a second season.

"We're so grateful and happy to be able to do this again. And to hang with a new cast. We know you're really curious to know what's about to happen to Wilhelm and Simon."

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