Depends on how much the King cares... if it's someone who's been a thorn in his side for a while, he might just decide to let them be offed. <.<
True...but if it was the King, it's game over.
OR if the King really cared about them. Either way.
But, if the King didn't care about them, then he'll lose internal support if he doesn't even care enough about his own family members.