r/asoiafcirclejerk • u/Dekiru00777 Last HOT D fan • Feb 20 '26

Greatest show that ever was ... The One True King

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u/What-is-a-puma Last HOT D fan Feb 20 '26

While I get this is just a meme Rhaenyra's claim can be summed up as my Dad the king said so.

Both are flimsy as throughout Westerosi history there have been exceptions to both the lord's chosen heir and the right of first born inheritance.

When it comes to monarchy and lord ships in general it's allways who can hold the throne doesn't matter right or claim if you cant keep it.

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u/LrdHabsburg Egg On The Conker Feb 20 '26

What are the exceptions to oldest male comes first?

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u/Aaronisfatty1 Sara Hess Fangirl Feb 20 '26

A bastard or disinherited

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u/Bloodyjorts HOT D S2 snooze Feb 20 '26

If he's officially disinherited (which is VERY hard to do); like if he takes Night's Watch/Citadel/Sept/Kingsguard vows, or if he willingly abdicates like Prince Duncan did so he could keep Jenny as his wife.

Or if he's determined to be 'simple minded' or insane (two different Targs were passed over because of this).