Edvin Ryding: 14 facts about the Young Royals actor you need to know

1. Who is Edvin Ryding?

Edvin Ryding is the star of Netflix’s new hit teen drama Young Royals. However, he’s been acting on Swedish television for over a decade. Get to know the talented young actor here. [Netflix]

2. How old is Edvin Ryding?

Edvin Ryding is 20 years old. He was born in 2003 and his birthday is February 4. Edvin’s star sign is Aquarius. [@edvinrydings via Instagram]

3. How tall is Edvin Ryding?

Edvin Ryding is 5 feet 10 inches tall. This is 1.77 in metres. [@edvinrydings via Instagram]

4. What is Edvin Ryding’s real name?

Edvin Ryding’s full name is Lars Edvin Folke Ryding. However, he goes by Edvin both privately and professionally. [Netflix]

5. Where is Edvin Ryding from? Is he Swedish?

Edvin Ryding is of Swedish nationality. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden and grew up there, studying in Stockholm and remaining there for his acting work. [Netflix]

6. Who plays Wilhelm in Young Royals?

Edvin Ryding stars as Prince Wilhelm in Young Royals on Netflix. Wilhelm is second in line to the Swedish throne and he is sent to Hillerska boarding school after getting in a fight in a club. There, he develops a crush on another student named Simon, and becomes torn between duty and love. This is Edvin’s first lead role in a Netflix series. [Netflix]

7. Does Edvin Ryding play a gay character in Young Royals?

Prince Wilhelm, who Edvin Ryding plays in Young Royals, never explicitly defines his sexuality on the show. However, he does have a secret relationship with his openly gay classmate Simon. Discussing Wilhelm with PinkNews, Edvin said: "For him it’s just fine being unlabelled and I think that’s important to show the audience that you can be unlabelled". Meanwhile, Edvin Ryding has never publicly commented on his own sexuality. [Netflix]

8. What movies and TV shows has Edvin Ryding been in?

Before Young Royals, Edvin Ryding appeared in multiple Swedish TV series. He is best known for playing Linus in Gåsmamman between 2015 and 2021 but he also played Viktor in Love Me and Gunnar in Fröken Frimans Krig. Edvin got his first role at the age of six as Fabian in a mini-series named Mannen Under Trappan. [Netflix]

9. Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg are close friends in real life

As well as acting on screen together as love interests, Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg are close friends in real life. The two stars regularly refer to each other as best friends in interviews and you can often see them appear on each other’s social media pages. [Netflix]

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10. Who is Edvin Ryding dating?

Edvin Ryding doesn’t appear to be dating anyone at the moment. However, it’s possible that he’s just keeping his love life private. [@edvinrydings via Instagram]

11. Edvin Ryding will star alongside Zara Larsson in new Netflix film A Part of You

Edvin Ryding will star alongside Zara Larsson in a new Netflix film titled A Part of You. Due for release in 2024, the Swedish film is written by Michaela Hamilton and directed by Sigge Eklund. According a press release, "A Part of You is a story about life and death that portrays the experience of being 17 years old and feeling like your heart is about to burst from your chest."

12. Is Edvin Ryding on Instagram?

Yes. Edvin Ryding’s Instagram username is @edvinrydings and the actor often gives fans glimpses into his private life with his friends. He also posts behind the scenes shots of his work as well, as images from photoshoots. [@edvinrydings via Instagram]

13. Is Edvin Ryding on Twitter?

Edvin Ryding set up a public Twitter account just before the first season of Young Royals came out. His username is @RydingEdvin and he often retweets memes and reactions from Young Royals fans on his page. [@edvinrydings via Instagram]

14. Is Edvin Ryding on TikTok?

You can follow Edvin Ryding via @edvinrydings on TikTok. Despite only having posted a handful of videos by 2023, Edvin has still amassed over a million followers. [@edvinrydings via TikTok]