Game of Thrones has undoubtedly become one of the most popular TV shows on the planet, and now it's gone and broke a World record too.

The show will be featured in the 2016 edition of the Guinness World Records for the largest simultaneous broadcast of a television drama when the second episode of season five was simulcast to 173 countries and territories around the world.

Entertainment Weekly announced the news and revealed this exclusive pic below of actress Maisie Williams accepting the honour on behalf of the cast and crew.

The 2016 edition of Guinness World Records will be released September 10th.