King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men

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The **King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men** (with the female equivalent being **Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men**), often abbreviated as the **King/Queen of the Andals and the First Men**, serves as the sovereign and head of state of the Seven Kingdoms. This ruler governs as the Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, which constitutes the entire continent of Westeros, excluding the territories beyond the Wall in the icy north. The unified kingdom's ruler occupies the Iron Throne, located in the capital city of King's Landing, within the royal residence known as the Red Keep.

## Titles

The title encompasses the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, which are the three major historical ethnic groups in the continent.

The monarch simultaneously bears the title of **Lord/Lady of the Seven Kingdoms**, which refers to the seven autonomous realms that existed prior to their amalgamation during Aegon's Conquest.

Additionally, the ruler typically assumes the title and role of **Protector of the Realm**, overseeing the armies of the Seven Kingdoms (commanded by the four Wardens). In certain instances, the position of "Protector of the Realm" may be bestowed upon an individual other than the reigning monarch, especially during a regency when the ruler is underage. However, if the current monarch lacks significant martial expertise, they may opt to entrust the role to another capable individual.

The office of the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms is often referred to as the Iron Throne, in reference to the eponymous throne on which the King holds court.
The position was created when Aegon the Conqueror succeeded in his conquest of Westeros, unifying the independent kingdoms of the Isles and Rivers, the Rock, the Reach, the Mountain and Vale, the Stormlands and the Kingdom of the North. The Principality of Dorne was later united to the realm through marriage-alliance.

The king or queen is formally addressed by his or her subjects as **"Your Grace"** or **"Sire"**, and in official events referred to employing the following structure: **"Name" of the House "Name" the "ordinal number" of His/Her Name, King/Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Lord/Lady of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm"**. For example, Robert Baratheon is formally referred to as "Robert of the House Baratheon, the First of His name" etc. If a king has not yet reached the legal age of majority, however, a regent will be named to rule until he comes of age.

## List of monarchs of the Seven Kingdoms

### Targaryen dynasty (1 AC–present)

1. **Aegon I** Targaryen ("the Conqueror", "the Dragon"), 1–? AC
2. **Aenys I** Targaryen
3. **Maegor I** Targaryen ("the Cruel"), ?–c. 42 AC
4. **Jaehaerys I** Targaryen ("the Old King"), c. 42–103 AC
5. **Viserys I** Targaryen ("the Peaceful"), 103–132 AC
6. **Aegon II** Targaryen, (disputed by Rhaenyra Targaryen) 132 AC-?
7. **Aegon III** Targaryen ("the Dragonbane")
8. **Daeron I** Targaryen ("the Young Dragon")
9. **Baelor I** Targaryen ("the Blessed")
10. **Viserys II** Targaryen, ?–172 AC
11. **Aegon IV** Targaryen ("the Unworthy"), 172 AC-present