King's Justice

The King's Justice is a title given to the royal executioner of the Iron Throne. The King's Justice must also supervise the dungeons of the Red Keep, and the men who work there, and answers to the Master of Laws.
== History ==
Ser Ilyn Payne was named as King's Justice when Robert I Baratheon married Cersei Lannister. The appointment was seen as a gift to Lord Tywin Lannister, Cersei's father. 
== Books ==
=== A Game of Thrones ===
King Joffrey I Baratheon orders Ilyn to publically execute Lord Eddard Stark on the steps of the Great Sept of Baelor. 
=== A Clash of Kings ===
After the Battle of the Blackwater, Joffrey orders Ilyn to execute a Florent bastard who refuses to renounce Stannis Baratheon and the Lord of Light.
== List of known King's Justices ==
* Ser Ilyn Payne.
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