Game Of Thrones Season 7 Implications: What "The Queen's Justice" Really Means

12. Yara And The Sands Are Screwed

As was made very obvious by the end of the last episode, Euron's gift to Cersei was Ellaria Sand and her daughter Tyene. Somehow aware of the fact that the Sands conspired to kill Myrcella (presumably the Lannisters decided not to keep that embarrassing defeat secret and it was plastered all over the Iron Isle tabloids), the Greyjoy cosmic pirate delivered them so that Cersei could deliver justice.

Inevitably, Cersei received them with relish, hatred burning keenly in her eyes, and she set about punishing Ellaria for Myrcella's murder by going all biblical. An eye for an eye and a poison kiss for a poison kiss.

Intriguingly, it seems Cersei handed over Myrcella's body to Qyburn for investigation after her death, which is a horribly discomforting thought. But at least it meant he was able to develop her a gorgeous lipstick in hot pink as a result. Is there no end to his dark armoury of knowledge? Not only can he create zombie giant warriors, but he can also harness wildfire, make giant crossbows to kill dragons and develop cosmetics ranges. That's impressive, no matter who you are.

That's probably the end of the Sands (who finally came good as a means to reinforce Cersei's take-no-sh*t attitude), but the question of Yara remains unresolved. Will she now become Euron's pet, permanently on a leash? She's of limited value to Cersei, after all. The very fact that she's alive suggests she has a role to play yet.