Many of us, as children, often imagined royals as living happily ever after in a faraway castle. For those of us who enjoyed shows and movies like The Crown, Versailles — and yes, even House of the Dragons — we know that’s not always the case. But what of queer royals? History isn’t littered with many; the ones that stand out are either mysteriously murdered or forced off their thrones (Edward II of England), having to contend with playing second fiddle to their older, seated sibling (Philippe d’Orleans, brother of Louis XIV of France), or having to hide their sexuality (Frederick the Great of Prussia, Isabella of Parma, William III of England — the list goes on and on). Though there are writers who are creatively imagining what queer royal partners could look like, (looking at you, Red White & Royal Blue) there aren’t great sources from history to help shape that framework. Or so I thought.