On Heir

This week we're breaking down the Grand Duke of Luxembourg's non-abdication abdication announcement and discussing all the excitement from the Japanese State Banquet, from tiaras to Charles's pop culture references. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast...

With royals from around the world assembling to commemorate D-Day, we're taking a look at what their ancestors were up to during the war itself. From rebels to traitors, we explore the role royals played in the conflict. TW: while we don't go into details, we do discuss The Holocaust which may be distressing to some listeners. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speak...

We're back! This week we're diving into the news that the Danish royals are getting a pay rise - and shaking up their patronages. We also explore Sweden's historic decision to reinstate Orders of Chivalry. 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...

We got so many amazing listener questions for our 100th episode that we decided to do a part 2! Come and join us as we discuss what we love (and hate) about royal watching, the most overrated royals, and our hopes for the next year. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpo...

It’s our 100th episode! To celebrate, we are answering your burning questions about all things royalty in this special episode. Come and join us as we discuss our unpopular royal opinions, our earliest memories of royalty, and whether William will make a good King. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/...

King Charles gave out some new honours and all hell broke loose! This week we break down the drama caused by the new appointments. We'll also be exploring King Harald's semi-retirement and the Norwegian royal finances. LINKS Send us a voice message on Speakpipe:  ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/onheirpodcast⁠ Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast  ...

After a surprising royal divorce was announced this week, we're taking a look at royal splits. What titles do divorced royals get? Who got the best financial settlement? And how are royals viewed post divorce? 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: h...

We have a globe trotting episode this week! We'll be discussing the royal baby news from Jordan, Queen Sofia of Spain's hospitalisation, and the Dutch Princess Amalia's first State Banquet. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast   Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_kmiddy/   Follow Jes...

Charles and Camilla just celebrated their wedding anniversary, so it's time to break down the true story behind the most controversial royal romance of the 20th century. 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://duchessofoster...

The Danish royal family released their annual report and we've studied all 65 pages so you don't have to! Join us as we explore what the report reveals about their working patterns and their financial arrangements. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast  Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_...

We're back and still reeling from the Princess of Wales's cancer news. This week we'll be breaking down the surprise video announcement and exploring how the public and the conspiracy theorists have reacted to the update. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast  Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_k...

There's no end in sight for royal health issues as our favourite monarch King Harald of Norway recovers this week following major heart surgery. We're recapping how the crisis unfolded, breaking down Harald's past health issues, and exploring what the Brits could learn from the Norwegian royal family's approach. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagr...

This week there's been yet more setbacks for the British royals! We'll be diving into the questions and conspiracies surrounding the Prince and Princess of Wales, and breaking down why Prince Harry lost his legal battle for security. LINKS Link to the full judgement on Harry's case: https://www.judiciary.uk/judgments/r-the-duke-of-sussex-v-the-secretary-of-state-for-the-home-department...

The press, public and politicians were sent into a frenzy following Prince William's surprising statement on Israel and Gaza. So this week we'll be exploring where the tradition of royal neutrality comes from, and taking a balanced look at whether William's statement really did cross a line. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast  Fol...

Harry and Meghan are apparently using the last name Sussex so we're diving into the confusing world of royal surnames. Do royals even have a last name? What do they use, and where does it come from? And is it ok to use the last name Sussex? LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast  Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https...

This week we're catching up on yet more health news from the Windsors. And, following the death of Prince Vittorio Emanuele, we're diving into his role in the most dramatic royal scandal you've never heard about, a decades long saga of power, crime and corruption! LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast  Follow Grace: https://princessc...

Abdication fever is over and we're catching up on the shocking health news from the British royals. We'll be scrutinising their public statements and exploring how the royal family can keep the show on the road without the King. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast  Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.i...

In the second part of our abdication special, we're taking you through what actually happens when a monarch decides to quit their job. What's the legal process? What titles do they get? And who pays for their new life? Join us to find out! LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast  Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and ht...

It's an abdication special! We're reviewing the historic ceremonies marking the end of Queen Margrethe's reign in Denmark and the start of the King Frederik era. And from the monarchs who resigned for love to those who quit to avoid Civil War, join us as we explore the long, messy history of abdications. LINKS The abdication and accession ceremonies: LIVE: Denmark proclaim NEW KING, Fr...

We're back - and what a start to the year! We're looking back at the work rates of the British royals in 2023, and looking forward to the shocking abdication of Denmark's Queen Margrethe. LINKS Margrethe's abdication speech (in English): https://www.kongehuset.dk/en/news/read-hm-the-queens-new-year-address-2023 Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/...

In our final episode of the year, we're looking to the future! From special birthdays and anniversaries to grand weddings and new babies, join us for a run down of what 2024 has in store for the royals. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast  Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_kmiddy/  Follow...

In this mini-episode, we're discussing Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel's UK visit. Join us for lessons on British culture, tangents about dinosaurs, and a recap on Victoria and Kate's reunion. LINKS Victoria at the Royal Variety Performance: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a45986812/princess-victoria-sweden-royal-variety-performance-2023-photos/ Follow the...

This week, Grace and Jessica catch up on the shocking tiaras worn by the British royal ladies at the South Korean State Banquet and review Crown Princess Victoria's landmark speech at the German Parliament. LINKS Eurovision 2023 opening ceremony: Kalush Orchestra - Voices of a New Generation | Grand Final | Eurovision 2023 #UnitedByMusic 🇺🇦🇬🇧 - YouTube The tiaras worn by the British royals: Be...

Join us as we celebrate our podcast anniversary with our second annual awards ceremony! We look back on the last year and crown the biggest plot twists, the most dramatic glow ups, and the cutest couples. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/_kmiddy/ Follow Jess...

This week, we recap our highs and lows from Prince William's recent visit to Singapore. And, in the third edition of our classic Mythbuster series, we tackle the story everyone's talking about: has Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik been caught cheating on his wife? LINKS The photos of Frederik and Genoveva: https://shorturl.at/adrT2 Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https:...