Why Aemond Is Secretly The Father of Helaena and Aegon II's Children 😨

Did you know in the books Aemond might be the father of Helaena's children? This short uses evidence from A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance with Dragons and The Winds of Winter.

A Game of Thrones theory explained, prepare for The Winds of Winter release date with a theory video of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series and something to think about while waiting for HBO's House of the Dragon Season 2.

[Jdmx_]

Aemond is loyal to his brother
Aemond: ‘dracarys’

[indymaximus]

"would never plot against his brother" yeah, this video aged well

[eric]

Alicent would literally die from multiple bursted aneurysms if this is even brought up as speculation.

[vladislavtschumi]

The only show where it is wrong NOT to sleep with your sister

[Littlereddevil]

Aegon didn't want to marry Helena. I wouldn't be surprised if Aegon told Aemond to do what he wanted with his wife.

[MissAllWednesday]

The GOT universe has always been about grand ironies, so I'd be down for it.

[MegaKnight]

That would be great poetic irony, meaning both sides are fighting to have bastards inherit the throne, not just the ones Rhaenyra is asccused of having.
Also, poor Haelena, her mom really stuck her in such a bad situation.

[pennylane]

The first few seconds got me like "so Aemond impregnated Aegon"

[KingSlayer_.]

Gives a whole new meaning to "A son for a son."🤔🤔

[wowthatsbs]

I love the Aemond character, reminds me of a fictional Richard III, with a hidden desire to be king, yet fiercely loyal to his brother the actual King, never undermining him, fighting in his battles, his martial prowess and seemingly deep affection for his one love, his sister, such was Richard’s devotion to Anne Neville. Even how they both meet their ends in battle at young ages. Even the physical defect from everybody else, Aemond only one eye, Richard severe scoliosis. Love how GRRM always borrows from real people.

[aegorbittersteel]

It would be a twist and ironic that Aegon's legitimate kids aren't his and that Greens say how unacceptable it was for Rhaenyra's kids to be the heirs when they secretly have the same thing.

[finny_bux]

It would be a good story point if they actually developed Aemonds and Helaenas relationship but they haven't shared a even single line of dialogue on-screen so if they did it'd just be cheap fan service.

[John]

It’s fine considering Daemon has already turned the family tree into a confused mobius loop

[Solitude]

They only show scenes that matter to the plot. There was a scene where the brothers were still boys, looking at their sister and discussing her as well as the future. Aegon said he doesn’t think he’ll be able to perform his duties as a husband to his sister, Aemond said he’d do it(while looking at his sister with love). That scene alone confirms the theory. There’s no other reason why they’d put that scene in if it wasn’t to foreshadow Aegon’s children might not be his. HOWEVER, there’s another scene way later when they’re grown where Helena says Aegon leaves her alone except for sometimes when he’s really drunk; implying he has tried to do his duties while really drunk. No way to know for sure, except the children have straight hair like Aemond and Helena, while Aegon had curly hair

[kimberlyhaire]

I think he also was upset when she danced with her nephew.

[Lil-Dragon]

I'd be okay with it only because Helaena deserves better than she gets, otherwise book changes for the show I don't normally like. The one green who doesn't deserve whats coming imo.

[dre]

Honestly, I'd believe it. Aegon never wanted to marry his sister, I wouldn't be surprised if he's aware of it but does nothing about it cause he truly doesn't care about her or the kingdom much plus it means he doesn't have to sleep with her

[daith_izumi]

I want the theory that Aemond and Helaena actually truly love each other with a special fondness for each other

[Nistel]

Im glad Im not the only one thinking this. Because the idea came to me during the show... Aemond makes it clear he would do his duty, when Aegon talks about how weird she is & doesnt want to marry her.
*AND* later on, Aemond makes it sound as if he'd be next in line if Aegon was out of the way. As if Aegon doesn't have children. And that's when I started wondering, why is Aemond acting as if he's next & skipping Aegon's kids... Unless... They are his!

[AprilMorris-smgg]

Have you noticed the way Helaena looked at Aemond when he would walk in the room in season 1? I had this thought about them since then....