Admit it or not, there’s something irresistibly thrilling about royal love stories, and if you’re anything like me, that excitement only doubles when there’s a charming prince involved. Fortunately, Netflix recently released a fresh fix of regal romance with ‘The Royals,’ starring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar. The show has been making headlines ever since its debut, and for good reason.
The plot centres on a royal family scrambling to secure funds to maintain their royal palace. Enter a luxury hospitality brand, ‘Royal B&B,’ which offers help by converting the palace into a premium experiential stay. At the heart of it all is a reluctant alliance between a duty-bound prince and a sharp, self-made CEO. As the two work to restore the estate’s former glory, their clashing personalities slowly give way to unexpected chemistry and romantic tension.
If you’ve already binged ‘The Royals’ and are craving more shows with similar storylines, here are five other royal romances you need to add to your watchlist:
5 Drama-Filled Royal Romances Like ‘The Royals’
1. ‘Bridgerton’
Set during the Regency era, ‘Bridgerton’ is a period drama that swept audiences off their feet when it first premiered in 2020. With a story that follows the love lives of eight siblings from a noble family, the series mixes royalty with scandal in true Shonda Rhimes fashion. With Season 4 on the way and Seasons 5 and 6 already greenlit, there’s plenty more romance and royal drama on the horizon.
2. ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’
This ‘Bridgerton’ prequel shifts the focus to a different royal court, chronicling the early reign of Queen Charlotte and her relationship with King George III. Though dramatised, the story is loosely inspired by historical events, tracing Charlotte’s rise and her deep, often turbulent love for George. With its rich costumes, political undertones, and raw emotional depth, it’s a must-watch for anyone fascinated by royalty.
3. ‘Young Royals’
Blending the drama of teen romance with royal duties, this Swedish series revolves around Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, who enrols at an elite boarding school and unexpectedly falls in love with his fellow student, Simon. Unlike the portrayals of monarchy we’re used to, ‘Young Royals’ offers a more intimate and emotionally nuanced look at a young royal caught between duty and love.
4. ‘The King’s Affection’
If palace politics mixed with hidden identities and forbidden love appeals to you, look no further than this K-drama gem. ‘The King’s Affection’ follows Dam-yi, a royal-born woman forced to hide her identity by impersonating her deceased twin brother, the crown prince. Set during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty, the story weaves themes of sacrifice, gender, and secret romance into a stunning 20-episode saga.
5. 'Love in the Moonlight'
Also set during the Joseon dynasty, ‘Love in the Moonlight’ tells the unconventional love story between a crown prince and a woman disguised as a eunuch. Played by Park Bo Gum and Kim Yoo Jung, the lead characters bring tenderness and charm to this historical romance, offering viewers a perfect mix of intrigue, romance, and light-hearted moments.
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