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On Heir
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.
Episodes
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131) "My soft what?"
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…
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130) "A tricksy little fella"
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…
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129) "Everyone loves a flag"
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…
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128) "Every week is British Week"
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…
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127) "Hells Angels: The Bad Ones"
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…
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126) "They have enough rich people"
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…
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125) "The Über Monarch"
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…
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124) "I'll bribe anyone"
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…
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123) "Nobody wants an exciting royal"
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…
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122) "Leonor's big adventure"
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…
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121) "Women can count"
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…
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120) "Loosey goosey predictions"
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…
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119) "Try not to jinx it"
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…
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118) "Very handsome bearded man"
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…
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117) "We're just normal people"
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…
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116) "The Year of the Plot Twist"
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…
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115) "Shall we just go home?"
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…
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114) "Paperwork in public"
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…
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113) "The worst people of all time"
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…
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112) "Special royal milk"
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…
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111) "Incredibly repressed British people"
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…
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110) "Damning with faint praise"
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…
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109) "Always. Be. Branding."
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…
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108) "Stud and Eagle"
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…
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107) "Feeding me with baby photos"
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…
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106) "The men in grey suits"
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…
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105) "No throwing tomatoes in Norway!"
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…
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104) "The Universe said no"
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…
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103) "The enemy of my enemy"
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…
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102) "The monarchy's broke"
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…
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101) "We can talk a lot"
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…
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100) "Spin the wheel!"
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…
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99) "The Grand Loofah"
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…
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98) "No emotion involved"
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…
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97) "Baby's First State Visit"
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…
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96) "The Camilla Myth"
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…
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95) "Another fourteen sofas"
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…
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94) “The Worst Great Kate Wait”
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…
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93) "Over promise and under deliver"
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…
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92) "Episode title is [redacted]"
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…
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91) "The Great Meddler"
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…
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90) "What's in a name?"
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…
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89) "Get those handcuffs back"
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…
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88) "Bring me the grapes"
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…
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87) "Eat bread and suffer"
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…
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86) "Pushing up Daisy"
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…
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85) "I'm bored of being Queen now"
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…
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84) "It feels like a new age"
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…
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83) "Sexy Gorilla"
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…
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82) “A great, big, diamond wall”
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…
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81) "A really middling year"
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…
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80) "My source is The Dictionary"
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…
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79) "The full military shebang"
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…
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78) "Life of Guy"
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…
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77) "How do you do, fellow young people?"
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…
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76) "'Error. Error. Error Message."
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…
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75) "Quirky and relatable"
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…
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74) "A really nasty break up"
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…
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73) "Cut throat assassin"
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…
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72) "Little Miss Sunshine Optimism"
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…