Royal intrigue

Royal intrigue refers to the secret plans, schemes, and power struggles often happening behind the scenes within royalty or noble families. These plots may involve rivalries for influence, attempts to secure or challenge a throne, or personal betrayals. Such activities were common in monarchies and aristocracies, where political stability depended heavily on loyalty and alliances. The term highlights the complex and often clandestine nature of court politics, where leaders and courtiers engaged in manipulation, strategic marriages, and espionage to maintain or change their position of power.