On Heir

For the rest of us birthdays mean cake and presents but it's a little different for royals! This week we're discussing how royals celebrate their birthdays and name days, from fireworks and cannons to all night street parties. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.co...

We're back with the Brits this week! Following the controversial decision to invite Trump to the UK we'll be setting the record straight on royal involvement in State Visits. And we're bringing you a beginner’s guide to Commonwealth Day, from its history to our pitch for future changes... LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https...

It's been 6 months since the shock arrest of Marius, the Crown Princess of Norway's son. This week we're bringing you up to speed on all the new developments, from the mounting list of charges to the accusations of a cover up. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www....

This week we're discussing two favourites: babies and Britain! First we're looking at all the excitement following the arrival of Sweden's royal baby, then we're catching up on the drama surrounding William missing the BAFTA awards and Kate's fashion updates. LINKS Pictures of the new royal baby: https://shorturl.at/qd3bq and https://shorturl.at/cJ6eU Follow the podcast: onheir...

125 episodes in we're looking at the most fundamental question for royal watchers: what is a monarchy? The answer may seem obvious but as we tour some of the most unusual monarchies in the world, you'll find the answer is surprisingly complex... LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https...

A Jordanian Prince is running to lead the powerful International Olympic Committee so this week we're diving into the organisation's history of royal involvement. As we explore power struggles, corruption and bribery we ask: should royals should even be in the IOC? LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscathe...

This week we have news of a royal baby and a royal wedding! We're catching up on the announcement that Princess Iman of Jordan is having her first child, and we're diving into the shock news Prince Nikolaos of Greece is getting married less than a year after splitting from his first wife! LINKS Iman's pregnancy announcement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFNNpPAIbX9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&...

In an unusually cheerful episode this week, we are catching up on the latest impressive milestone for Spain's Princess Leonor as she sets sail on a transatlantic voyage, and diving into all the news that came out of the Princess of Wales's surprise visit to a cancer hospital. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://pr...

We're back but we still can't let go of 2024! In this episode we're looking at the work rates of the British royals last year and asking what it means for the monarchy, and we discuss the cost of last year's royal wardrobes, from the major spenders to the budgeting queens. LINKS Tim's royal engagement count: https://www.instagram.com/majestymagazine/p/DEQ85S7IWVm/ UFO No More&#...

In our final episode of 2024, we're tapping into our magical powers to predict which major royal scandals and stories will dominate the headlines next year. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_kmiddy/ Follow Jessica: https://duchessofostergotlands.tumblr.com/...

As a dramatic year of royal watching reaches an end, we're looking forward to 2025. From new babies to jubilees, potential abdications to special birthdays, we're bringing you a guide to all the big events you can expect to see next year. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www....

This week we'll be playing art critic as we review the divisive new portraits of Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and we'll be breaking down the latest news around the UK's state visits. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_kmiddy/ Follow Jessica: https:/...

King Frederik has announced his latest to move to modernise the monarchy: ending royal warrants, an honour given to businesses. We'll be looking at how warrants work in other countries and exploring whether Fred made the right call abolishing them. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and ht...

Join us as we celebrate our podcast anniversary with our third annual awards ceremony! Who will take home the prize for cutest couple? Which of the many shocks this year was the biggest? And who will be crowned the royal of the year? LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.insta...

How should royals respond after a national crisis? This week we're breaking down the shocking displays of anger towards King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain following the recent floods, and exploring previous examples of royal reactions to tragedies. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://in...

The Grand Duke of Luxembourg has kicked off the process of handing over power to his heir. We're taking you through the father and son's joint podcast appearance, the best moments from the very low key ceremony, and what the future holds for the royals. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://i...

In our follow up to last week's episode, we're looking at the legacy of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's scandal plagued attempt to combine royal work with private businesses. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast   Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddlet...

From shocking memoirs to branded jams, there are lots of ways to make money from royal connections. We'll be running through the best (and weirdest) examples and asking whether it's ok to get rich off regal relationships. LINKS Peter Phillips' advertising campaign: https://news.sky.com/video/peter-phillips-queens-eldest-grandchild-in-chinese-milk-ad-11913948 Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠...

The Princess of Wales is cancer free and her announcement has caused quite a stir! Your two favourite podcasters will be sharing our honest thoughts on the video and statement, exploring the reactions, and busting some new conspiracy theories. LINKS The Princess of Wales's statement in full: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c79wp5eln9ro Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.sp...

This week we're catching up on the surprising royal baby news from the Swedish royal family. And, with Denmark's Crown Prince Christian going on a mini-gap year to Africa, we share our thoughts on his big trip and look at other young royals who have lived and worked abroad. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpod...

It's a royal wedding special! From pre-event scandals to the multi-day festivities, we're recapping the biggest stories from the wedding of Norway's most controversial couple, Princess Martha-Louise and Durek Verrett. LINKS Hello's wedding coverage: https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/princess-martha-louise/ Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpod...

We're back and catching up on the abuse investigation against Norwegian royal Marius Borg Høiby. We'll be breaking down the fresh accusations, Marius's bombshell statement, and the ethics of the media response. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast   Fo...

There's been highs and lows for the royals lately! We'll be discussing the arrival of the new royal baby in Jordan, before breaking down the shock arrest of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway's son Marius which has gripped the headlines. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://ins...

After the death of one of the Queen's aides, we're shining a light on the murky world of royal staff. We'll be breaking down who's in the inner circle and exploring whether the staff are the real power behind the throne. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onhe...

Morocco's royals have made headlines after a man was imprisoned for criticising the King. But did you know there are at least 15 other countries where badmouthing a monarch can land you in jail? We explore these laws, from their ancient roots to their modern day application. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcas...