On Heir Podcast

On Heir

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Hello and welcome to On Heir, the only independent podcast covering royals from every corner of the world. Join co-hosts Jessica and Grace - who have more than 25 years’ royal watching experience between them - for an unorthodox, cynical, and humorous take on royal podcasting. Whether dissecting the latest headlines or exploring stories from centuries past, On Heir cuts through the noise to bring you fair, factual and fun takes on everything royal.

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Nov 5, 2026

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Episodes

142) "Dirty Bertie" 10.07.2025

As Prince Albert II of Monaco celebrates 20 years since coming to power, we're doing a deep dive into the man behind the title. We'll be covering everything from his early years rubbing shoulders with Hollywood stars to his scandalous days as The Bachelor Prince. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddle...

141) "A special Q&A special" 03.07.2025

Join us for our latest mini-episode where we answer questions from some of our wonderful listeners! 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/ and https://www.instagram.com/howtodresslikeaprincess/ Se...

140) "Insanely but divinely inspired" 26.06.2025

This week we're drawing on a total of more than 20 years of royal blogging to discuss royal fans! We'll be exploring the history of fandom from Charles II merch through the early Sussex era to AI fan art, bringing you some of our wildest fandom memories, and breaking down the major types of fans. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Fol...

139) "We've run out of cool people" 19.06.2025

As it might be the last event of its kind in Sweden for a generation, we're dedicating this episode to Princess Ines's christening! We'll be discussing the surprise godparent choices, the fashion, and our favourite moments from the day. LINKS The outfits from the event: https://ufonomore.com/blog/2025/6/13/swedish-royal-family-attends-princess-ines-christening Follow the podcast: onhei...

138) "Grit your teeth and wait" 12.06.2025

Join us as we catch up on the exciting royal baby news from Luxembourg, Monaco and Japan. We'll also be diving into the Windsor's working royal shortage: is it real and how do they solve it? 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://d...

137) "Old person magic" 05.06.2025

In this globe trotting episode we're discussing some education related news - from Ingrid's Australian adventure to Elisabeth's Harvard headache - and breaking down King Charles's big Canadian speech. LINKS Princess Ariane's graduation pics: https://www.royal-house.nl/latest/news/2025/05/24/princess-ariane-attends-graduation-and-academic-year-closing-ceremony-uwc-adriatic Infan...

136) "I'm a special boy" 29.05.2025

After multiple requests, this week we're answering our listeners' biggest question from the last few weeks: what's Harry's problem? We'll be diving into the bombshell interview Prince Harry gave after losing his court case and helping you separate the fact from the fiction. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace:...

135) "Two edged power sword" (Q&A Special!) 15.05.2025

Join us for this extra special mini-episode where we answer some of our listeners' burning questions! 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/ and https://www.instagram.com/howtodresslikeaprince...

134) "Royals! They're just like us!" 08.05.2025

This week we're focusing on the spares who aren't causing drama! We'll be doing a round up of the whopping three 18th birthdays in April - Princess Ariane, Princess Isabella and Infanta Sofia. We'll give our brutally honest take on their celebrations and explore what they tell us about the next generation of royals. LINKS Ariane's birthday photos: https://shorturl.at/n5rZG Isab...

133) "Take that, atheists!" 01.05.2025

Death and money are the two talking points this week. First up we're covering the life, death, and funeral of Pope Francis, before breaking down the worrying financial situation for the Swedish royal family. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_kmiddy/ Follow J...

132) "The original nepo babies" 24.04.2025

This week we're putting a spotlight on the "spares"! Join us as we discuss Prince Laurent of Belgium's decision to sue the government and break down all the excitement from Princess Isabella of Denmark's 18th birthday. LINKS Outfits from Isabella's birthday: https://www.newmyroyals.com/2025/04/the-danish-royal-family-attends.html Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.c...

131) "My soft what?" 03.04.2025

This week is all about new starts and sudden endings! We're discussing the announcement Princess Madeleine of Sweden is setting up a skincare business and diving into the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso's decision to quit their roles at Sentebale. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscather...

130) "A tricksy little fella" 27.03.2025

On 29th March 1956, 14 year old Infante Alfonso - uncle of the current King of Spain - died of a gunshot wound to the head. Join us as we dive into the mystery surrounding what really happened that fateful night and the long shadow the tragedy cast over Spanish history. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherin...

129) "Everyone loves a flag" 20.03.2025

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...

128) "Every week is British Week" 13.03.2025

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...

127) "Hells Angels: The Bad Ones" 06.03.2025

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....

126) "They have enough rich people" 20.02.2025

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) "The Über Monarch" 13.02.2025

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...

124) "I'll bribe anyone" 06.02.2025

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...

123) "Nobody wants an exciting royal" 30.01.2025

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&...

122) "Leonor's big adventure" 23.01.2025

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...

121) "Women can count" 16.01.2025

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&#...

120) "Loosey goosey predictions" 19.12.2024

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/...

119) "Try not to jinx it" 12.12.2024

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....

118) "Very handsome bearded man" 05.12.2024

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:/...

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