throne
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The eldest child of the previous king, Viserys I, Rhaenyra was named the official heir to the Iron Throne as a teenager by her father, despite women usually being overlooked in the line of succession.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
That appeared to pave the way for the emperor's daughter to rise to the Chrysanthemum Throne, but the birth of Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew, the following year silenced the debate.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
The heir to the Iron Throne is the only person who remembers the late hedge knight, which provides Ser Duncan the recognition he needs to enter the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026
He is due to deliver the Speech from the Throne to open the 45th session of Canada's parliament in Ottawa on Tuesday.
From BBC • May 27, 2025
Ser Barristan had been standing at the foot of the Iron Throne, as still as any statue, but now he went to one knee and bowed his head.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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