They point to the boy and remark that he is one of many.

The implication is that this boy is one of Aegons bastard sons.

This could complicate theTargaryen line of succession further, as Aegon already has a family.

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If Aegon is to be King, then the lineage would pass to his firstborn legitimate son.

He claims to Criston that he is next in line, and intends to be found.

Aemond wouldnt be next in line; could this suggest another wrinkle in the Targaryen family conflict?

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Both Otto and Alicent may suspect that Aegons affairs stretch beyond the ones in the Red Keep.

House Hightower holds religion in high regard, as the first Sept was formed in their city of Oldtown.

Aegon (Tom-Glynn Carney) and Alicent (Olivia Cooke) in a carriage not looking at each other in House of the Dragon

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