"Game of Thrones": why Queen Elizabeth refused to sit on the Throne
During her visit to the set of the "Game of Thrones" series last June, Elizabeth II did not wish to sit on the famous Iron Throne. The reason is of a protocol nature.
The photo would have delighted the tabloids if the Queen of England had agreed to take a seat on the most coveted throne of the 7 Kingdoms. During her visit to the set of the popular Game of Thrones series in June in Belfast (Northern Ireland), Elizabeth II missed the opportunity to sit on this royal seat.
When offered to her, she simply declined. It could have been for reasons of comfort (the throne is composed of fictitious sword blades) or health (difficult to perch on this imposing setting), but the truth is elsewhere.
An esoteric rule
“The Queen of England is not allowed to sit on a foreign throne,” said one of the show's creators, David Benioff on the Late Night with Seth Meyers talk show. esoteric (rule which is understood only to initiates, editor's note) that we did not know then. And obviously, this principle applies even if the throne is fictitious ".
British monarchical protocol is full of such curiosities, such as the prohibition against touching the monarch or asking him questions (she is the one who has to initiate or lead a conversation). The two creators of the series who guided his visit in June had to respect these not always obvious rules.
