After revealing the illegitimacy of Joffrey Baratheon, Ned Stark is tricked into confessing the false claim that he intended to take the Iron Throne for himself following King Robert's death. After admitting this, he proclaims Joffrey the true king. Unsatisfied and ignoring his mother's council, Joffrey orders Ned's execution as his two daughters watch on in episode nine.
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