Did Prince Maekar Targaryen kill his brother Baelor?

Yes, Maekar Targaryen accidentally killed his older brother, Prince Baelor, with his mace during a trial of seven.

Why does Prince Maekar want Aegon to train with Dunk?

Maekar sees Aegon as his last chance for a worthy heir and wants to control his training, offering Dunk a role at Summerhall to squire Aegon.

Does Aegon choose to follow his father Maekar or Ser Duncan?

Aegon chooses to follow Ser Duncan the Tall, recognizing Dunk's natural wisdom and moral stability as a better paternal figure than his father, Maekar.

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Prince Maekar's Struggle: Guilt, Fatherhood & Targaryen Dynasty

23 Feb

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Summary

Maekar Targaryen accidentally killed his brother, Prince Baelor.
He struggles with fatherhood, seeing Aegon as his last hope.
Aegon chooses Dunk over his father for guidance and mentorship.

Prince Maekar's Struggle: Guilt, Fatherhood & Targaryen Dynasty

Prince Maekar Targaryen, portrayed by Sam Spruell, faces profound struggles in *A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms*. His reign precedes that of the mothership series by 90 years and follows *House of the Dragon* by 80 years. He is a widowed father whose parenting has faltered, particularly with his sons Daeron, Aerion, and Aegon.

Maekar lived in the shadow of his popular brother, Prince Baelor, the heir to the Iron Throne. His personal failings culminated during the Ashford Meadow jousting tournament, where a dispute involving his sons and Ser Duncan the Tall led to a "trial of seven."