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'House of the Dragon': Princess Rhaenys Targaryen is 'the Queen Who Never Was.' Here's her backstory

The Targaryen family drama at the center of "House of the Dragon" is about to get more intense. The reign of King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) came to an end in the final moments of Episode 8, setting the stage for a conflict around succession. Because although Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) has long been his named heir, misunderstandings and outside agitators — like the King's Hand ...
Olivia Cooke and Emma D'Arcy in HBO's "House of The Dragon."

The Targaryen family drama at the center of "House of the Dragon" is about to get more intense.

The reign of King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) came to an end in the final moments of Episode 8, setting the stage for a conflict around succession. Because although Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) has long been his named heir, misunderstandings and outside agitators — like the King's Hand Otto Hightower (Rhys

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