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{{Infobox character
| Character_name = [[file:Royce.png|50px|left]] Rhea Royce [[File:House_Targaryen_crest.PNG|50px|right]]        
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| arms = Royce
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| title = Lady
| Alias = Bronze Bitch
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| firstname = Rhea
| Title = Lady of [[Runestone]]
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| lastname = Royce
| Allegiance = [[House Royce]]
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| image = [[File:Rhea_Royce_by_Warp_Speed.png|350px|]]
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| image_caption = Rhea Royce by Warp Speed
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| Alias = Bronze bitch{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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| Title = [[Lady of Runestone]]{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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| Allegiance = [[House Royce]]<br>[[House Targaryen]]
 
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| Culture = [[Valemen]]{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
| Spouse = Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]]
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| Spouse = Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]]{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
 
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| Place_of_Death = [[Vale of Arryn|The Vale]]
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| Place_of_Death = [[Vale of Arryn|the Vale]]{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
 
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|115}}
 
| Date_of_Death = {{Date|115}}
| Books = ''[[The Rogue Prince]]'' (Mentioned)
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| Books = ''[[The World of Ice & Fire]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[Fire & Blood]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Rise of the Dragon]]'' (mentioned)<br>''[[The Rogue Prince]]'' (mentioned)
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| Played_by = Rachel Redford
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| TV_series = ''[[House of the Dragon]]'': [[House of the Dragon - Season 1|Season 1]]
 
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Lady '''Rhea Royce''' was the Lady of [[Runestone]]. She was the first wife of Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]]. She died childless. Daemon had no love or affection for her, referring to her as "bronze bitch" a mocking reference to the ancient armor of [[House Royce]]. Rhea likewise had no love for Daemon.{{ref|trp}}
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'''Rhea Royce''' was the Lady of [[Runestone]] and the head of [[House Royce]] during the reigns of kings [[Jaehaerys I Targaryen]] and [[Viserys I Targaryen]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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In the television adaptation ''[[House of the Dragon]]'', Rhea is portrayed by [[List of actors of House of the Dragon#Rachel Redford, Rhea Royce|Rachel Redford]].{{Ref|HBOHotD|s01e05}}
  
Rhea died after an hawking accident. Runestone passed to her nephew instead of her husband.
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==History==
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===Marriage===
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[[File:Rhea Royce by Laura Avellino.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Rhea, by Laura Avellino]]
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In {{Date|97}}, Queen [[Alysanne Targaryen]] wed her grandson Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]] to Lady Rhea Royce, the heir to [[Runestone]].{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} Although the marriage was a fine, rich match, the marriage was not a success. Daemon found the [[Vale of Arryn]] little to his liking and grew bored. He soon developed a dislike for his wife, holding no love or affection toward Rhea, referring to her as his ''bronze bitch'', a mocking reference to the ancient armor of the [[House Royce|Royces]]. Rhea likewise had no love for Daemon, and they were soon estranged.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
  
==References and Notes==
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Shortly after {{Date|101}}, Rhea succeeded Lord [[Yorbert Royce]] as the Lady of Runestone.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} Meanwhile, Rhea's union with Daemon proved to be barren. Upon the ascension of his brother King [[Viserys I Targaryen|Viserys I]], Daemon petitioned the king to set aside his marriage, but Viserys denied the request. However, he did allow his brother to return to court to serve on the [[small council]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} While at court, Daemon acquired the Lady [[Mysaria]] as a mistress and impregnated her in {{Date|105}}. After Daemon attempted to give her a [[dragon egg]], Viserys commanded Daemon to return the egg and return to Lady Rhea at Runestone, or else be attained; Daemon obeyed with ill grace and returned to Rhea's unwelcomed company.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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By {{Date|106}}, Daemon had once again left Lady Rhea at Runestone, this time to wage [[War for the Stepstones|a war]] over control of the [[Stepstones]] with Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]], declaring that he had suffered all he could of the Vale and his lady wife.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} Daemon later reportedly requested for his marriage to be set aside to wed his niece, Princess [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]], but the king exiled him from the [[Seven Kingdoms]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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===Death and succession===
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In {{Date|115}}, while she was [[hawk]]ing in the Vale,{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}} Lady Rhea fell from her horse and cracked her skull upon a stone. She lingered for nine days before finally feeling well enough to leave her bed, only to collapse and die within an hour of rising.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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Upon learning of Rhea's death, Prince Daemon flew from [[Bloodstone]] to put his wife to rest. After arriving in the Vale, however, he claimed the lands, castles, and incomes of [[House Royce]]. Runestone passed to a nephew of Lady Rhea, however, and Daemon's claim was dismissed by Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]], who warned him that he was unwelcome in the Vale.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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==Family==
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Rhea Royce was the heir of Lord [[Yorbert Royce]], though her relation to him is unknown.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}} After her death, Rhea was succeeded by a nephew.{{Ref|FAB|Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession}}
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==References==
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Revision as of 21:56, 24 April 2023

House Royce.svg Lady
Rhea Royce
House Targaryen.svg
Rhea Royce by Warp Speed.png
Rhea Royce by Warp Speed

Alias Bronze bitch[1]
Title Lady of Runestone[1]
Allegiances
Culture Valemen[1]
Died 115 AC
the Vale[2]
Spouse Prince Daemon Targaryen[1]
Books

Played by Rachel Redford
TV series House of the Dragon: Season 1

Rhea Royce was the Lady of Runestone and the head of House Royce during the reigns of kings Jaehaerys I Targaryen and Viserys I Targaryen.[1]

In the television adaptation House of the Dragon, Rhea is portrayed by Rachel Redford.[3]

History

Marriage

Rhea, by Laura Avellino

In 97 AC, Queen Alysanne Targaryen wed her grandson Prince Daemon Targaryen to Lady Rhea Royce, the heir to Runestone.[1] Although the marriage was a fine, rich match, the marriage was not a success. Daemon found the Vale of Arryn little to his liking and grew bored. He soon developed a dislike for his wife, holding no love or affection toward Rhea, referring to her as his bronze bitch, a mocking reference to the ancient armor of the Royces. Rhea likewise had no love for Daemon, and they were soon estranged.[2]

Shortly after 101 AC, Rhea succeeded Lord Yorbert Royce as the Lady of Runestone.[1] Meanwhile, Rhea's union with Daemon proved to be barren. Upon the ascension of his brother King Viserys I, Daemon petitioned the king to set aside his marriage, but Viserys denied the request. However, he did allow his brother to return to court to serve on the small council.[2][1] While at court, Daemon acquired the Lady Mysaria as a mistress and impregnated her in 105 AC. After Daemon attempted to give her a dragon egg, Viserys commanded Daemon to return the egg and return to Lady Rhea at Runestone, or else be attained; Daemon obeyed with ill grace and returned to Rhea's unwelcomed company.[1]

By 106 AC, Daemon had once again left Lady Rhea at Runestone, this time to wage a war over control of the Stepstones with Lord Corlys Velaryon, declaring that he had suffered all he could of the Vale and his lady wife.[1] Daemon later reportedly requested for his marriage to be set aside to wed his niece, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, but the king exiled him from the Seven Kingdoms.[2][1]

Death and succession

In 115 AC, while she was hawking in the Vale,[2] Lady Rhea fell from her horse and cracked her skull upon a stone. She lingered for nine days before finally feeling well enough to leave her bed, only to collapse and die within an hour of rising.[1]

Upon learning of Rhea's death, Prince Daemon flew from Bloodstone to put his wife to rest. After arriving in the Vale, however, he claimed the lands, castles, and incomes of House Royce. Runestone passed to a nephew of Lady Rhea, however, and Daemon's claim was dismissed by Lady Jeyne Arryn, who warned him that he was unwelcome in the Vale.[1]

Family

Rhea Royce was the heir of Lord Yorbert Royce, though her relation to him is unknown.[1] After her death, Rhea was succeeded by a nephew.[1]

 
 
 
 
Yorbert
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gunthor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daemon
Targaryen
 
Rhea
 
Unknown
Royce
 
Unknown
husband
 
Willam
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lord Royce
 
 
 
Alyssa
 


References

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Fire & Blood, Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
  3. House of the Dragon, Season 1, "We Light the Way".