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: During an emergency meeting, it is revealed that Otto and most of the council have been planning for years to crown Aegon. Lord Lyman Beesbury is the only one to object, resulting in his immediate death at the hands of Ser Criston Cole.

: The entire coup is fueled by Alicent’s genuine (but mistaken) belief that Viserys’ last words about "Aegon" and the "Song of Ice and Fire" meant he wanted his son to succeed him, rather than referring to the prophecy of the conqueror.

The episode culminates in the coronation of King Aegon II at the Dragonpit. As the common folk cheer, the floor explodes. Princess Rhaenys, having been smuggled out of the Red Keep by Ser Erryk, retrieves her dragon, . House.of.the.Dragon.S01E09.GERMAN.DD51.720p.HDT...

: Princess Rhaenys is held captive in her rooms. Alicent attempts to persuade her to join their side, but Rhaenys remains steadfastly neutral until her eventual escape. The Climax: The Coronation

This episode is a pivotal moment in the series, focusing entirely on the events at King’s Landing immediately following the death of King Viserys I Targaryen. : During an emergency meeting, it is revealed

Following the King's passing, the "Green" faction (those loyal to Queen Alicent and the Hightowers) moves in secret to install Aegon II on the Iron Throne before Rhaenyra Targaryen can be notified.

: King Viserys dies in his sleep. Instead of announcing it, Queen Alicent and her father, Otto Hightower, lock down the Red Keep to prevent the news from reaching Dragonstone. The episode culminates in the coronation of King

: Prince Aegon is missing in the city. A race ensues between Otto’s agents (the twins Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk Cargyll) and Alicent’s agent (Ser Criston Cole and Prince Aemond) to find him first.