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Filming Starts for Red, White & Royal Wedding Sequel

1/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Filming has begun for Red, White & Royal Wedding, the sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue.
Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, the actors, confirmed the production in a teaser video.
Jamie Babbit directs the sequel, which will explore the public relationship of Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry.
The wedding in the title refers to Princess Beatrice, not the characters.
No release date has been announced yet.

History

Historical Context

"Red, White & Royal Blue," published in May 2019 by Casey McQuiston, explores a romance between the U.S. president's son and a British prince, reflecting growing LGBTQ+ representation in media. The novel's success contributed to a 20% increase in such representation that year, highlighting the entertainment industry's role in promoting inclusivity. A film adaptation premiered on August 11, 2023, furthering this cultural shift.

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Story summary

Filming has begun for Red, White & Royal Wedding, the sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue.
Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, the actors, confirmed the production in a teaser video.
Jamie Babbit directs the sequel, which will explore the public relationship of Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry.
The wedding in the title refers to Princess Beatrice, not the characters.
No release date has been announced yet.

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