This quote comes from a TV series ‘Young Royals’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 3 Episode 4, with the title of ‘Episode 4’ (3×04).
The show originates from Sweden. | The series Young Royals is produced by Netflix
Simon: I can both like you and be against the system.
Wille: But can you, really?
Simon: Yes, Wille. I'm not gonna initiate some coup. Of course I can. What is it about the monarchy that you like so much?
Wille: It's Sweden's history. I mean, we are one of the oldest monarchies in the world. We are a symbol that unites the people.
Simon: "Unites the people"? You sound like Jan-Olof.
Wille: But, come on, Simon. It is a real job. There are so many examples of diplomatic situations that the royal family has solved because the government wasn't able to.
Simon: Yeah, uh...
Wille: Where we could be a neutral party.
Simon: Everything you mentioned can be done without someone being born to do it. Letting the people choose. And without you, Wille, having had a choice. What... what kind of life is that?
Wille: It's a... It's really a privilege. Not a punishment.
Simon: I'm just saying that I've seen how it makes you feel.
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