On Heir

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:...

Spain's future Queen, Princess Leonor, has turned 18! It's the last big 18th birthday till 2030, and we've got a recap of all the best bits for you. Get the low down on the speeches, the fashion, and what the event tells us about Leonor's future. LINKS See the fashion from the day: https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/506302/princess-leonor-wears-white-power-suit-comin...

5th November 1605. Guy Fawkes waits in a cellar with 36 barrels of gunpowder, preparing to blow up the King. But did you know this event is still celebrated every year in the UK 400 years later? This week we explore the infamous Gunpowder Plot, from its royal roots to its impact on modern revolutions. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow...

We're back and we're diving into the biggest event in recent weeks: Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday bash. What did the birthday boy get up to, how does it compare to other celebrations, and what does it say about Christian's future? LINKS All the fashion at the gala: https://ufonomore.com/blog/2023/10/15/prince-christians-18th-birthday-gala-dinner English transcript of...

This week we're talking about the royal rota. No, not the rival podcast, but the system the British press use to cover the royals! Does it work? How does it compare to other royal families? And are the royals sticking to the rules? LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ and https://www.ins...

Awkward, shy eccentric or a playboy with a weakness for pretty girls and fast cars? As Carl Gustaf marks 50 years as King of Sweden we explore the man behind the title, from early tragedies to shocking scandals. We also recap the highlights from the family's Jubilee celebrations. LINKS Official photos from the Jubilee: https://pressbilder.kungahuset.se/portals/search Carl Gustaf as a young man...

While the press focuses on Albert and Charlene's marriage, are they overlooking the real threat to the royal family? This week we take you through the dramatic corruption scandal sending shockwaves through Monaco. In lighter news we also review the surprise podcast appearance from Anne, William and Kate. LINKS The Good, The Bad and the Rugby video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG3i9...

As we reach the anniversary of the day our podcast accidentally killed the Queen, we're taking a look back at the highs and lows of King Charles III's first year on the throne. 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://duchess...

This week we're sharing our honest thoughts on Prince William's controversial decision not to go to Australia for the Women's World Cup. And following her recent birthday, we take a deep dive into the fascinating life of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscathe...

In this globetrotting episode we share the latest dramatic twist in the Thai royal succession crisis, review the plans for Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday, and discuss the bonanza of new military positions in the British royal family. LINKS The full British military position press release: Further Military Appointments for Members of the Royal Family | The Royal Family Follow the p...

It's time for a deep dive into the Luxembourg royals. From family feuds and bitter divorces to constitutional crises - the country may be tiny but the drama is big! And in our latest Mythbuster, we analyse the claim Kate and William meeting at St Andrews was part of a plot by Carole Middleton. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Gra...

How rich are the British royals? Where does their money come from? And who still gets taxpayer funding? As the Brits release their annual financial report, we answer your burning questions about the Windsors and their money. LINKS The royal family's annual accounts: Financial reports 2022-23 | The Royal Family Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast...

In our jam packed episode this week we share our first impressions of Prince William's splashy new homelessness project, fill you in on the big life updates from the young royals of Scandinavia, and react to the Dutch King's historic apology for slavery. LINKS Follow the podcast: onheirpodcast.tumblr.com/ or https://instagram.com/onheirpodcast Follow Grace: https://princesscatherinemiddleton.net/ ...