For Westeros fans, the Emmys delivered a moment that felt almost impossible a few years ago. Emilia Clarke and Emma D’Arcy shared the stage together, bringing Daenerys Targaryen and Rhaenyra Targaryen face-to-face in one of the night’s most talked-about appearances. The reunion was already special, but it became unforgettable when Clarke delivered a full speech in High Valyrian and D’Arcy responded with a perfectly timed joke.
Quick read:
- Emilia Clarke and Emma D’Arcy reunited at Emmys.
- Clarke spoke to audience in High Valyrian.
- D’Arcy’s translation became an instant hit.
Two dragon queens finally shared the same stage
While presenting an Emmy, Emma D’Arcy reminded the audience of the connection between their characters in the world of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
“In the Game of Thrones universe, Emilia is my great-great-great-great-really-great-granddaughter.”
D’Arcy then revealed that Clarke would address the audience in High Valyrian, the ancestral language of House Targaryen.
The moment immediately delighted fans. After all, it’s not every day that two of the franchise’s most important Targaryens appear together in public, let alone speak the language of Old Valyria in front of a packed awards-show audience.
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‘Game of Thrones’ showrunner David Benioff was in the audience as Emilia Clarke spoke in High Valyrian alongside Emma D’Arcy on stage. #Emmys https://t.co/yNlCoX7l64 pic.twitter.com/IE3EAWh2rJ
— westerosies (@westerosies) September 15, 2026
Emilia Clarke’s Valyrian speech was more meaningful than fans realized
After D’Arcy’s introduction, Emilia Clarke launched into a lengthy High Valyrian address.
According to translations shared by fans and media outlets covering the event, Clarke’s speech translated to:
“It is an honor and a privilege to be amongst you all. Emmy nominees and winners, television royalty who sit proudly on the Iron Throne that is television, on this wonderful evening. And the Emmy goes to…”
Then came the punchline.
After Clarke finished her elaborate speech, D’Arcy dryly told the audience:
“Uh, yeah, that’s good evening.”
The joke landed instantly. What sounded like a grand Targaryen proclamation was reduced to a simple greeting, earning laughter from the audience and quickly becoming one of the most widely shared moments from the ceremony.
For longtime fans, the exchange was a perfect blend of nostalgia and humor. Seeing Daenerys and Rhaenyra together was already a dream crossover. Watching them turn High Valyrian into a comedy routine made it even better.
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