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HOUSEOF THE DRAGON

The Princess and the Queen

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BEFORE WATCHING

The setup

Ten years have passed. Rhaenyra and Alicent are now adults with children of their own, and their friendship has become an open political divide. First match each child to their mother.

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The only names you need

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Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Viserys’s daughter and named heir to the Iron Throne; a dragonrider bonded with Syrax.

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Alicent Hightower

Daughter of Otto Hightower and Rhaenyra’s childhood friend, drawn into the politics around the king.

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King Viserys I Targaryen

The peace-minded king. His decisions about marriage and succession shape the realm.

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Ser Laenor Velaryon

Son of Corlys and Rhaenys, heir to Driftmark and rider of Seasmoke.

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Ser Harwin Strong

The City Watch commander and son of the Hand, Lyonel Strong; close to Rhaenyra’s household.

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Larys Strong

Harwin’s observant younger brother, who quietly gathers information and influence.

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Prince Aegon Targaryen

The eldest son of Viserys and Alicent; his existence complicates Rhaenyra’s claim.

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Prince Aemond Targaryen

Viserys and Alicent’s second son, intensely determined to prove himself.

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Lady Laena Velaryon

Daughter of Corlys and Rhaenys, and rider of the enormous dragon Vhagar.

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Prince Daemon Targaryen

Viserys’s impulsive younger brother, a feared warrior and rider of Caraxes.

WHILE WATCHING

Recap as you go

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AFTER WATCHING

Key story points

Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 6.

Content note: Violence, strong language, death, childbirth complications and distress, graphic childbirth, suicide and family death.

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