Fans of Game of Thrones are losing their heads after the Iron Throne was unveiled outside the Tower of London. The throne was erected in front of London’s own legendary landmark ahead of the launch of prequel series, House Of The Dragon.
People can take a seat and get pictures taken there on Monday and Tuesday. It will then move to Leicester Square for the August 15 premiere of the new show before heading off on a tour of the country.
Based on George RR Martin’s Fire And Blood and set two centuries before Game Of Thrones, House Of The Dragon chronicles events leading up to the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons. The drama features The Crown star Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, younger brother of King Viserys and heir to the throne.Olivia Cooke plays Alicent Hightower, the daughter of Otto Hightower, hand of the king.
Jamie East, co-host of Sky Atlantic’s Thronecast and House Of The Dragon Premiere Special, said: “Set 200 years before the events of Game Of Thrones, House Of The Dragon will transport fans to Westeros at the height of Targaryen rule. We’ll discover an Iron Throne of far greater scale and decadence, made from the warped and melted swords of the Targaryen’s defeated enemies, symbolic of the Targaryen’s huge power and influence at this time.”
Flanked by the banner of the fictional house Targaryen, according to the books, the throne was forged from 1,000 swords melted together by a dragon’s fiery breath. Beefeaters and Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson were among the first to be pictured with the throne.
House Of The Dragon will air on Sky and streaming service Now from August 22. The throne will visit Cardiff on August 17; White City in London August 20-21 and Carlton Hill, Edinburgh, August 24 and 25.
