Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) is the Amazon Prime Video romantic comedy directed by Matthew López, based on Casey McQuiston’s best-selling 2019 novel. Its original score was composed by Sofia Hultquist, who records as Drum & Lace, and released as an Amazon Original soundtrack by Lakeshore Records.
There are two musical layers to know about: the official 27-track soundtrack album (Drum & Lace’s score plus two songs) and the many licensed pop needle-drops heard in the film itself. This guide covers both.
Quick Facts
| Title | Red, White & Royal Blue |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Director | Matthew López |
| Score composer | Sofia Hultquist (Drum & Lace) |
| Soundtrack label | Lakeshore Records |
| Album release | August 11, 2023 |
| Album tracks | 27 |
| Based on | Novel by Casey McQuiston (2019) |
| Where to stream | Prime Video |
| Lead cast | Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine |
The Score & Composer: Drum & Lace
The film’s original score was written by Sofia Hultquist, the composer and producer known as Drum & Lace. Her warm, modern score underpins the romance between Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), son of the U.S. President, and Britain’s Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine).
The official “Amazon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,” released by Lakeshore Records on August 11, 2023, contains 27 tracks: Drum & Lace’s instrumental cues bookended by two songs — “If I Loved You” by Vagabon and a cover of “Fruit (Red, White & Royal Blue Version)” by Oliver Sim.
Separately, the film is packed with licensed pop needle-drops. Those songs are heard on screen but, because of licensing, are not included on the official album — so if a track you loved isn’t on the album, that’s why.
Official Soundtrack Album (27 Tracks)
This is the released Amazon Original album — Drum & Lace’s score plus the two featured songs.
| # | Track | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | If I Loved You | Vagabon |
| 2 | Buckingham Palace | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 3 | Anxious Alex | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 4 | Press Day | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 5 | Soft Side | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 6 | Later Your Majesty | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 7 | Text Bants | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 8 | First Kiss | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 9 | Red Room | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 10 | Or Else I’ll Vanish | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 11 | In Good Hands | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 12 | Pillow Talk | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 13 | Twenty-Seven | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 14 | Texas | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 15 | I’m Coming In | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 16 | Dear Henry | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 17 | Lost in a Moment | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 18 | Dive Deep | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 19 | Tell Me to Leave | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 20 | Museum | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 21 | Runway Goodbyes | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 22 | Leaked Emails | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 23 | No Turning Back | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 24 | Election Night | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 25 | Openhearted Fearless and Alive | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 26 | We Won | Drum & Lace (score) |
| 27 | Fruit (Red, White & Royal Blue Version) | Oliver Sim |
Where to Stream
Red, White & Royal Blue streams on Prime Video, where it premiered on August 11, 2023. Drum & Lace’s soundtrack album is on Apple Music and Spotify, and Prime Video has published an in-film song playlist.
For more romance and streaming scores, see our streaming soundtrack hub.
Main Cast
- Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz
- Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry
- Uma Thurman as President Ellen Claremont
- Stephen Fry as King James III
- Sarah Shahi as Zahra
- Rachel Hilson as Nora
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Red, White & Royal Blue score?
The original score was composed by Sofia Hultquist, known as Drum & Lace. The album was released by Lakeshore Records on August 11, 2023.
How many tracks are on the soundtrack album?
The official Amazon Original soundtrack has 27 tracks — Drum & Lace’s score plus “If I Loved You” by Vagabon and “Fruit (RWRB Version)” by Oliver Sim.
Why aren’t the pop songs from the film on the album?
The film uses many licensed pop needle-drops that, due to licensing, are not collected on the official soundtrack album. The album is built around the score and the two featured songs.
Where can I watch Red, White & Royal Blue?
It streams on Amazon Prime Video, where it premiered on August 11, 2023.
Is the movie based on a book?
Yes. It adapts Casey McQuiston’s 2019 novel Red, White & Royal Blue.
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