A winter break has passed and Prince Wilhelm and the rest of his classmates are back at Hillerska. When Wilhelm tries to take revenge on August, and win back Simon's trust, he creates problems that threaten the entire monarchy.
Negotiating the harsh consequences of his rebellion, Wilhelm presents the Queen with an ultimatum. Birthday celebrations remind Sara she's an outsider.
Rumors about a girl in Wilhelm's room circulate while Sara's fling might be short-lived. The girls rebel against antiquated Valentine's Ball traditions.