‘House of the Dragon 2′: Are Aemond and Helaena the twins’ real parents? The theory explains it

The Targaryen family tree is the most complicated in the “House of the Dragon” series, and it seems that one theory would prove that what is depicted in it could prove to be a lie. Here we explain it to you.

Aemond and Heleana’s relationship in “House of the Dragon”

Since the first season, it has been revealed to us that Aegon II and Helaena Targaryen are children of Viserys I Targaryen and that they were betrothed from an early age to preserve their lineage, even though they were siblings.

In the 10-year time jump, when King Viserys I dies and the throne is given to Aegon II, even though it was originally intended for Rhaenyra Targaryen (his half-sister), it is explained that the now-Queen Helaena had two children. the twins Jaehaerys and Jaehaera, who are just 3 and 5 years old;

Although they are both speculated to be the product of the relationship of the current kings according to their marriage, there is a theory on the Internet that asserts that these two children are, in fact, the children of Aemond Targaryen, the younger brother of Aegon II. and Helaena.

The theory questions the paternity of Helaena Targaryen’s children

The theory holds that Aemond had a romantic interest in Helaena, since in a scene from the HBO MAX adaptation, Aegon insults his sister and mocks the idea of ​​her getting married. On the other hand, Emond claims that he would have married her if her mother had reconciled them, “doing her duty.”

During King Viserys I’s last supper with his family, several hints of Aemond’s affection for Helaena are seen. For example, the one-eyed youth is reluctant when Jacerys’ nephew asks Helaena to dance, and it is suggested that Aemond’s insult to his “strong nephews” comes in response to the dance, rather than his rivalry with his own nephew. .

Further evidence emerges in the Season 1 episode “The Green Council”, specifically when Alicent and Ser Otto Hightower seek out Aegon II to announce him as the new king of King’s Landing. First, they arrive at Helaena’s room, who was with her children, but she tells them that she is not there.

Ser Otto leaves the place angrily and Alicent tries to stop him by calling him “father” and the strange thing is that immediately the twins Jaehaerys and Jaehaera say “Aemond, Aemond”, which subtly suggests that Helaena’s secret relationship with her brother is real.

The last clue that could confirm the theory is found in the book “Fire and Blood”, when Rhaenyra and Daemon seek to avenge the death of Lucerys Velaryon by hiring two men to assassinate one of the princes. Although he asks Helaena to choose which of her children will die, she singles out the youngest, but they end up beheading Jaehaerys, i.e. the “king’s heir”.

This move would be a well-planned strategy, as fans believe that Daemon knew the twins were not Aemond’s, and since he was responsible for Lucerys’ death, his firstborn was taken away to fulfill the phrase “a son for a son.” “.

Although George RR Martin’s text never mentions whether Helaena and Aemond’s romance is real, it’s possible that the series will explore this further or make an official statement in the plot, but it will be known as the chapters progress.

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