Red, White and Royal BlueA beloved novel in the world of BookTok, the film stays pretty true to the story – with author Casey McQuiston even having a brief cameo. But there are a few ways that the film differs…
But notably, the film makes no mention of Nora and Henry’s romantic history. In the book, the pair were said to have dated before deciding they were better off as friends. In the film, it’s Alex’s New Year’s Eve kiss with two unnamed women that leaves Henry upset. In the book, it’s actually a smooch with Nora.
After Henry and Alex repair their relationship and vow to stay together, it seems like everything is finally going smooth – that is, until their private emails are leaked to the press. With Alex now back in America, the pair are banned by their teams from talking to each other. Defying his grandfather, Henry tells King James – and the world – that he’s no longer hiding himself, or his love for Alex, out of shame. The final scene of this film sees Alex and Henry’s happy ending back at Alex’s family home in Texas, together and in love.