The Red Wedding: Jaime Lannister's Mastermind?

Jaime Lannister was not involved in planning the Red Wedding. In fact, it is unclear whether he knew about the Red Wedding in advance at all. Some sources suggest that he knew Roose was going to betray Robb, but not to what extent, and that he would not have condoned the massacre. Others claim that he did not know about the Red Wedding until it was announced. House Lannister was involved in planning the Red Wedding, but it is not known whether Jaime was aware of this.

Jaime Lannister's knowledge of the Red Wedding

Jaime Lannister did not plan the Red Wedding. In fact, it is unlikely that he knew about it at all. He was focused on getting himself and Brienne out of the situation, and it is thought that he would not have condoned the massacre if he had known about it.

However, some believe that Jaime knew that Roose was going to betray Robb, but not the extent of his betrayal. It is thought that Jaime had a sense of respect for Robb and Catelyn, and would not have approved of the Red Wedding.

The Lannisters were involved in planning the Red Wedding, but it is unclear how much Jaime knew about this. After the massacre, Qyburn advised the Small Council to make a member of House Frey a scapegoat to divert attention from the Lannisters' involvement.

Jaime Lannister's respect for Robb Stark

Jaime Lannister did not plan the Red Wedding. In fact, it is suggested that he had a sense of respect for Robb Stark and his mother, Catelyn. If Jaime had known about the Red Wedding, he would probably not have condoned it. He was focused on getting himself and Brienne out of there, and later, Brienne was captured and threatened with death for carrying a Lannister sword.

Jaime Lannister is a complex character, and while he may have had some knowledge of the betrayal of Robb Stark, it is unlikely that he knew the full extent of the Red Wedding massacre. He is described as a "smart arse", even in the face of danger, and his actions can be interpreted as thumbing his nose at Robb's wedding during a time of war.

Despite their differences, Jaime Lannister appears to have had a certain level of respect for Robb Stark, which is evident in his actions and the way he carries himself around Robb.

House Frey as a scapegoat

Jaime Lannister did not plan the Red Wedding. In fact, it is unlikely that he even knew about it. He was focused on getting himself and Brienne out of there. However, it is possible that he knew that Roose was going to betray Robb, but not to what extent.

House Frey was used as a scapegoat for the Red Wedding to appease the North, Riverlands and the Sparrows in the capital, and to divert attention from House Lannister's involvement in planning the slaughter. Qyburn advised the Small Council that it may be a good idea to make someone in House Frey a scapegoat for the Red Wedding, as the sense of public anger at the massacre was so strong. The Sparrows openly started preaching across Westeros that anyone who had a hand in the Red Wedding was eternally damned in the eyes of the gods for such a monstrous violation of sacred hospitality.

Brienne's involvement

Jaime Lannister did not plan the Red Wedding. Brienne was captured and threatened with death for carrying a Lannister sword. Brienne was told she would be killed unless she agreed to kill Jaime. Brienne reluctantly agreed to save Pod, who was also captured. Brienne then led Jaime to what seemed like a death trap.

Varys' involvement in the planning

It is unclear whether Varys was involved in planning the Red Wedding. However, it is likely that he knew something about it, as the event required a lot of coordination and planning, and involved a large group of people. It is unlikely that Varys knew the exact details, but he probably knew that the Freys were up to something.

Lame Lothar and Roose Bolton planned the actual execution of the Red Wedding, with Tywin initiating, approving and funding the project. It is possible that Tywin, Roose Bolton and the Freys were the only people involved in the planning of the Red Wedding, and that Varys was not involved. However, it is also possible that Varys had some knowledge of the event, as he is known to have a hard time understanding Littlefinger, who may have been involved in the conspiracy.

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