King Gerard

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King Gerard is a character in The Smurfs
He first appeared in the episode "The Clockwork Smurf." At this time, he was Prince Gerard. He had been imprisoned by his own Aunt Imperia, who wanted the crown for herself. When Clockwork Smurf left Smurf Village after going haywire, he ended up at the castle, where he hid in a large bowl of gruel. Once in the dungeon, he helped Prince Gerard escape, and led him to Smurf Village. While Imperia and her men pursued them, the Smurfs agreed to help the Prince. Papa Smurf created a potion that turned everyone but Clockwork Smurf invisible. Unfortunately, Gerard became visible before two hours were up, but he eventually returned to the palace just in time to prevent Imperia from becoming Queen. Afterwards, Prince Gerard was crowned King Gerard, and Clockwork Smurf stayed with him as royal advisor.
King Gerard returned a year later in "Return of the Clockwork Smurf." Here, it was revealed that he and Princess Savina were cousins. She goes to visit him along with Johan, Peewit, and Dame Barbara. This time, his Uncle Leopold and Leopold's henchman Orson have planned an "accident" for Clockwork, and put him out of commission. King Gerard brings Clockwork to Handy Smurf for repairs. When he and the others return to the palace, Leopold and Orson capture them, and imprison them in the dungeon. King Gerard remembers a loose stone in the wall when the dungeon fills with water. They escape, and Clockwork once again defeats the villains.
King Gerard has a cameo in "Blue Eyes Returns."
In "The Royal Stag," he is turned into a stag by Malcolm the Mean so that he can be hunted down and killed. Thanks to the Smurfs' intervention, this never happens.
He appeared a couple more times before being written out of the series.