Protector of the Realm

Protector of the Realm

Office Commander-in-chief

Protector of the Realm

Protector of the Realm
Office Commander-in-chief
Region Seven Kingdoms
Current Holder Vacant
First Holder King Aegon I Targaryen
Creator Aegon's High Septon
Created 1 AC
Protector of the Realm, sometimes Lord Protector of the Realm, is one of the three titles held by
the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, along with King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First
Men and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.
The title seems to be of a military nature, referring to the overall command of the king over the
armies of the Seven Kingdoms (commander-in-chief), as it has been held by regents in case of
the minority or incapacity of the ruling king.[1] The king may also renounce the title and grant it of
his own accord, especially if they feel another is more suitable as a military leader. [2]

Known Protectors of the Realm who did not

rule as kings
  Lord Rogar Baratheon, Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, named Hand of the
King and Protector of the Realm during the minority of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.[3][4]
[5]

  Prince Daemon Targaryen, declared himself Protector of the Realm after

crowning Rhaenyra Targaryen as queen.[6]
  Prince Aemond Targaryen, Prince Regent, during the incapacity of King Aegon II
Targaryen.[7]
  Lord Leowyn Corbray, during the regency of King Aegon III Targaryen.[8]
  Lord Unwin Peake, Lord Regent and Hand of the King, during the regency of King
Aegon III Targaryen.[9]
  Prince Baelor Targaryen, Hand of the King, named Protector of the Realm by his
father, King Daeron II Targaryen.[2]
  Lord Eddard Stark, Hand of the King, declared Protector of the Realm as 
  , named Hand of the King and Protector of the Realm during the minority of
King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.[3][4][5]
  Prince Daemon Targaryen, declared himself Protector of the Realm after
crowning Rhaenyra Targaryen as queen.[6]
  Prince Aemond Targaryen, Prince Regent, during the incapacity of King Aegon II
Targaryen.[7]
  Lord Leowyn Corbray, during the regency of King Aegon III Targaryen.[8]
  Lord Unwin Peake, Lord Regent and Hand of the King, during the regency of King
Aegon III Targaryen.[9]
  Prince Baelor Targaryen, Hand of the King, named Protector of the Realm by his
father, King Daeron II Targaryen.[2]
  Lord Eddard Stark, Hand of the King, declared Protector of the Realm as 

Protector of the Realm

Protector of the Realm
Office Commander-in-chief
Region Seven Kingdoms
Current Holder Vacant
First Holder King Aegon I Targaryen
Creator Aegon's High Septon
Created 1 AC
Protector of the Realm, sometimes Lord Protector of the Realm, is one of the three titles held by
the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, along with King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First
Men and Lord of the Seven Kingdoms.
The title seems to be of a military nature, referring to the overall command of the king over the
armies of the Seven Kingdoms (commander-in-chief), as it has been held by regents in case of
the minority or incapacity of the ruling king.[1] The king may also renounce the title and grant it of
his own accord, especially if they feel another is more suitable as a military leader. [2]

Known Protectors of the Realm who did not

rule as kings
  Lord Rogar Baratheon, Lord Paramount of the Stormlands, named Hand of the
King and Protector of the Realm during the minority of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen.[3][4]
[5]

  Prince Daemon Targaryen, declared himself Protector of the Realm after

crowning Rhaenyra Targaryen as queen.[6]
  Prince Aemond Targaryen, Prince Regent, during the incapacity of King Aegon II
Targaryen.[7]
  Lord Leowyn Corbray, during the regency of King Aegon III Targaryen.[8]
  Lord Unwin Peake, Lord Regent and Hand of the King, during the regency of King
Aegon III Targaryen.[9]
  Prince Baelor Targaryen, Hand of the King, named Protector of the Realm by his
father, King Daeron II Targaryen.[2]
  Lord Eddard Stark, Hand of the King, declared Protector of the Realm as