On Heir Podcast
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Not your average royal podcast
Happy New Year to all of our listeners!🎉
Three European monarchs give New Years Eve speeches: Prince Albert of Monaco, King Harald of Norway, and King Frederik of Denmark.
(Photo credit: Keld Navntoft)
Three European monarchs give New Years Eve speeches: Prince Albert of Monaco, King Harald of Norway, and King Frederik of Denmark.
(Photo credit: Keld Navntoft)
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Happy New Year to all of our listeners!🎉
Three European monarchs give New Years Eve speeches: Prince Albert of Monaco, King Harald of Norway, and King Frederik of Denmark.
(Photo credit: Keld Navntoft)
Three European monarchs give New Years Eve speeches: Prince Albert of Monaco, King Harald of Norway, and King Frederik of Denmark.
(Photo credit: Keld Navntoft)
We ended the year in a more traditional way…
After discussing various times royals have ignored their governments, it was time for us to look over next year and predict what might happen going forward.
After discussing various times royals have ignored their governments, it was time for us to look over next year and predict what might happen going forward.
December 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
We ended the year in a more traditional way…
After discussing various times royals have ignored their governments, it was time for us to look over next year and predict what might happen going forward.
After discussing various times royals have ignored their governments, it was time for us to look over next year and predict what might happen going forward.
November was another jam-packed month!
As well as our annual podcast rewards, we discussed the Earthshot prize, Marius, who royals can marry, jewel heists, royal babies and much more!
As well as our annual podcast rewards, we discussed the Earthshot prize, Marius, who royals can marry, jewel heists, royal babies and much more!
December 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
November was another jam-packed month!
As well as our annual podcast rewards, we discussed the Earthshot prize, Marius, who royals can marry, jewel heists, royal babies and much more!
As well as our annual podcast rewards, we discussed the Earthshot prize, Marius, who royals can marry, jewel heists, royal babies and much more!
October was surprisingly notable month!
We had an abdication, a change of monarch, a secret love child and inadvertently used our powers on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
We had an abdication, a change of monarch, a secret love child and inadvertently used our powers on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
December 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
October was surprisingly notable month!
We had an abdication, a change of monarch, a secret love child and inadvertently used our powers on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
We had an abdication, a change of monarch, a secret love child and inadvertently used our powers on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
September, aka the month when we promoted women’s rights
As well as our dip into social issues, we also discussed engagement rings, royal houses and which royal families we think will collapse next!
As well as our dip into social issues, we also discussed engagement rings, royal houses and which royal families we think will collapse next!
December 30, 2025 at 11:03 PM
September, aka the month when we promoted women’s rights
As well as our dip into social issues, we also discussed engagement rings, royal houses and which royal families we think will collapse next!
As well as our dip into social issues, we also discussed engagement rings, royal houses and which royal families we think will collapse next!
August is the quietest royal month but we still put out three episodes
We looked at the concept of royal pretenders, discussed how royals travel and finally did our long-awaited episode on Princess Anne!
We looked at the concept of royal pretenders, discussed how royals travel and finally did our long-awaited episode on Princess Anne!
December 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
August is the quietest royal month but we still put out three episodes
We looked at the concept of royal pretenders, discussed how royals travel and finally did our long-awaited episode on Princess Anne!
We looked at the concept of royal pretenders, discussed how royals travel and finally did our long-awaited episode on Princess Anne!
July saw the final of the big summer months and we had another bumper month of episodes
As well as two Q&A specials, we focused one episode on the life of Prince Albert of Monaco and also discussed the young royals.
As well as two Q&A specials, we focused one episode on the life of Prince Albert of Monaco and also discussed the young royals.
December 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
July saw the final of the big summer months and we had another bumper month of episodes
As well as two Q&A specials, we focused one episode on the life of Prince Albert of Monaco and also discussed the young royals.
As well as two Q&A specials, we focused one episode on the life of Prince Albert of Monaco and also discussed the young royals.
June saw the start of summer and a big uptake in royal work
During June, we went globetrotting and covered major royal stories from Belgium, Denmark, the UK, Luxembourg, Monaco, Japan and Sweden!
During June, we went globetrotting and covered major royal stories from Belgium, Denmark, the UK, Luxembourg, Monaco, Japan and Sweden!
December 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
June saw the start of summer and a big uptake in royal work
During June, we went globetrotting and covered major royal stories from Belgium, Denmark, the UK, Luxembourg, Monaco, Japan and Sweden!
During June, we went globetrotting and covered major royal stories from Belgium, Denmark, the UK, Luxembourg, Monaco, Japan and Sweden!
May was a big month with our first bonus Q&A special
We covered THREE 18th birthdays, discussed the “Prince Harry problem”, and covered the life and death of Pope Francis
We covered THREE 18th birthdays, discussed the “Prince Harry problem”, and covered the life and death of Pope Francis
December 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
May was a big month with our first bonus Q&A special
We covered THREE 18th birthdays, discussed the “Prince Harry problem”, and covered the life and death of Pope Francis
We covered THREE 18th birthdays, discussed the “Prince Harry problem”, and covered the life and death of Pope Francis
April felt short and sweet this year!
We spent the entire month looking at spares: Madeleine of Sweden, Harry of the UK, Laurent of Belgium and Isabella of Denmark!
We spent the entire month looking at spares: Madeleine of Sweden, Harry of the UK, Laurent of Belgium and Isabella of Denmark!
December 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
April felt short and sweet this year!
We spent the entire month looking at spares: Madeleine of Sweden, Harry of the UK, Laurent of Belgium and Isabella of Denmark!
We spent the entire month looking at spares: Madeleine of Sweden, Harry of the UK, Laurent of Belgium and Isabella of Denmark!
In March, we covered a range of topics from accidental killings to birthday celebrations.
We also looked at the ongoing court case surrounding Marius Borg Høiby, as well as what state visits are like in the UK.
We also looked at the ongoing court case surrounding Marius Borg Høiby, as well as what state visits are like in the UK.
December 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
In March, we covered a range of topics from accidental killings to birthday celebrations.
We also looked at the ongoing court case surrounding Marius Borg Høiby, as well as what state visits are like in the UK.
We also looked at the ongoing court case surrounding Marius Borg Høiby, as well as what state visits are like in the UK.
In March, we covered a range of topics from accidental killings to birthday celebrations.
We also looked at the ongoing court case surrounding Marius Borg Høiby, as well as what state visits are like in the UK.
We also looked at the ongoing court case surrounding Marius Borg Høiby, as well as what state visits are like in the UK.
December 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
In March, we covered a range of topics from accidental killings to birthday celebrations.
We also looked at the ongoing court case surrounding Marius Borg Høiby, as well as what state visits are like in the UK.
We also looked at the ongoing court case surrounding Marius Borg Høiby, as well as what state visits are like in the UK.
In February, we tackled some big questions, notably: what is a royal?
February saw us look at the relation between royals and the International Olympic Committee. We also celebrated the arrival of baby Ines of Sweden, and discussed Prince William’s patronage of BAFTA.
February saw us look at the relation between royals and the International Olympic Committee. We also celebrated the arrival of baby Ines of Sweden, and discussed Prince William’s patronage of BAFTA.
December 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In February, we tackled some big questions, notably: what is a royal?
February saw us look at the relation between royals and the International Olympic Committee. We also celebrated the arrival of baby Ines of Sweden, and discussed Prince William’s patronage of BAFTA.
February saw us look at the relation between royals and the International Olympic Committee. We also celebrated the arrival of baby Ines of Sweden, and discussed Prince William’s patronage of BAFTA.
January started with three surprisingly positive episodes!
We discussed statistics from 2024, learnt about what to expect in 2025 from Princess Leonor of Spain, and celebrated the news of a royal baby AND a royal wedding.
We discussed statistics from 2024, learnt about what to expect in 2025 from Princess Leonor of Spain, and celebrated the news of a royal baby AND a royal wedding.
December 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
January started with three surprisingly positive episodes!
We discussed statistics from 2024, learnt about what to expect in 2025 from Princess Leonor of Spain, and celebrated the news of a royal baby AND a royal wedding.
We discussed statistics from 2024, learnt about what to expect in 2025 from Princess Leonor of Spain, and celebrated the news of a royal baby AND a royal wedding.
Didn’t we say more to come?
As we head into 2026, keep your eyes on our social media for even more:
- posts for key birthdays, anniversaries, occasions, etc.
- occasional news round ups
- some celebrations of key cultural and religious holidays
As we head into 2026, keep your eyes on our social media for even more:
- posts for key birthdays, anniversaries, occasions, etc.
- occasional news round ups
- some celebrations of key cultural and religious holidays
December 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Didn’t we say more to come?
As we head into 2026, keep your eyes on our social media for even more:
- posts for key birthdays, anniversaries, occasions, etc.
- occasional news round ups
- some celebrations of key cultural and religious holidays
As we head into 2026, keep your eyes on our social media for even more:
- posts for key birthdays, anniversaries, occasions, etc.
- occasional news round ups
- some celebrations of key cultural and religious holidays
We’re off for Christmas!🎄
See you in that strange period between Christmas and New Year!
See you in that strange period between Christmas and New Year!
December 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We’re off for Christmas!🎄
See you in that strange period between Christmas and New Year!
See you in that strange period between Christmas and New Year!
What’s happening in Thailand in 2026?🇹🇭
2026 marks ten years since Vajiralongkorn, or Rama X, ascended to the throne. Whether there will be any celebrations remains to be seen.
2026 marks ten years since Vajiralongkorn, or Rama X, ascended to the throne. Whether there will be any celebrations remains to be seen.
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
What’s happening in Thailand in 2026?🇹🇭
2026 marks ten years since Vajiralongkorn, or Rama X, ascended to the throne. Whether there will be any celebrations remains to be seen.
2026 marks ten years since Vajiralongkorn, or Rama X, ascended to the throne. Whether there will be any celebrations remains to be seen.
What’s happening for the Bhutanese Royals in 2026?🇧🇹
2026 marks 15 years since the Dragon King and Queen married. It also marks 20 years since Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck took the throne after his father’s abdication.
2026 marks 15 years since the Dragon King and Queen married. It also marks 20 years since Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck took the throne after his father’s abdication.
December 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
What’s happening for the Bhutanese Royals in 2026?🇧🇹
2026 marks 15 years since the Dragon King and Queen married. It also marks 20 years since Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck took the throne after his father’s abdication.
2026 marks 15 years since the Dragon King and Queen married. It also marks 20 years since Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck took the throne after his father’s abdication.
What’s happening in Japan in 2026?🇯🇵
Japan is celebrating three key birthdays. Crown Princess Kiko turns 60 in September and her son, Prince Hisahito, reaches the age of majority (20) the same month. Princess Aiko also turns 25.
Japan is celebrating three key birthdays. Crown Princess Kiko turns 60 in September and her son, Prince Hisahito, reaches the age of majority (20) the same month. Princess Aiko also turns 25.
December 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
What’s happening in Japan in 2026?🇯🇵
Japan is celebrating three key birthdays. Crown Princess Kiko turns 60 in September and her son, Prince Hisahito, reaches the age of majority (20) the same month. Princess Aiko also turns 25.
Japan is celebrating three key birthdays. Crown Princess Kiko turns 60 in September and her son, Prince Hisahito, reaches the age of majority (20) the same month. Princess Aiko also turns 25.
What’s next for the Jordanian royals in 2026?🇯🇴
There are two fairly big birthdays happening in Jordan next year. Queen Noor is turning 75, whilst her step-niece Princess Iman is turning 30.
There are two fairly big birthdays happening in Jordan next year. Queen Noor is turning 75, whilst her step-niece Princess Iman is turning 30.
December 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What’s next for the Jordanian royals in 2026?🇯🇴
There are two fairly big birthdays happening in Jordan next year. Queen Noor is turning 75, whilst her step-niece Princess Iman is turning 30.
There are two fairly big birthdays happening in Jordan next year. Queen Noor is turning 75, whilst her step-niece Princess Iman is turning 30.
What’s coming up for the royals from Monaco in 2026?🇲🇨
Monaco has a quiet year ahead, with Albert and Charlene’s 15th wedding anniversary as the only notable event.
Monaco has a quiet year ahead, with Albert and Charlene’s 15th wedding anniversary as the only notable event.
December 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
What’s coming up for the royals from Monaco in 2026?🇲🇨
Monaco has a quiet year ahead, with Albert and Charlene’s 15th wedding anniversary as the only notable event.
Monaco has a quiet year ahead, with Albert and Charlene’s 15th wedding anniversary as the only notable event.
What’s next for the British Royal Family in 2026?🇬🇧
April sees the 5 year anniversary of Philip’s death, as well as the 100th birthday of Elizabeth II. It also sees the 15th anniversary of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Also, the Duchess of Gloucester turns 80 and Princess Alexandra turns 90.
April sees the 5 year anniversary of Philip’s death, as well as the 100th birthday of Elizabeth II. It also sees the 15th anniversary of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Also, the Duchess of Gloucester turns 80 and Princess Alexandra turns 90.
December 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
What’s next for the British Royal Family in 2026?🇬🇧
April sees the 5 year anniversary of Philip’s death, as well as the 100th birthday of Elizabeth II. It also sees the 15th anniversary of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Also, the Duchess of Gloucester turns 80 and Princess Alexandra turns 90.
April sees the 5 year anniversary of Philip’s death, as well as the 100th birthday of Elizabeth II. It also sees the 15th anniversary of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Also, the Duchess of Gloucester turns 80 and Princess Alexandra turns 90.
What’s next for the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family in 2026?🇱🇺
Princess Alexandra turns 35, whilst her brother Louis turns 40. Their parents - Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa - celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Most notably, Maria Teresa celebrates her 70th birthday.
Princess Alexandra turns 35, whilst her brother Louis turns 40. Their parents - Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa - celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Most notably, Maria Teresa celebrates her 70th birthday.
December 15, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What’s next for the Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family in 2026?🇱🇺
Princess Alexandra turns 35, whilst her brother Louis turns 40. Their parents - Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa - celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Most notably, Maria Teresa celebrates her 70th birthday.
Princess Alexandra turns 35, whilst her brother Louis turns 40. Their parents - Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa - celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. Most notably, Maria Teresa celebrates her 70th birthday.
What’s next for the Dutch royals in 2026?🇳🇱
The Dutch royals have one very busy month! In May, Queen Maxima turns 55, Princess Laurentien turns 60 and Princess Laurentien and her husband, Prince Constantijn, celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
The Dutch royals have one very busy month! In May, Queen Maxima turns 55, Princess Laurentien turns 60 and Princess Laurentien and her husband, Prince Constantijn, celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
December 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
What’s next for the Dutch royals in 2026?🇳🇱
The Dutch royals have one very busy month! In May, Queen Maxima turns 55, Princess Laurentien turns 60 and Princess Laurentien and her husband, Prince Constantijn, celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
The Dutch royals have one very busy month! In May, Queen Maxima turns 55, Princess Laurentien turns 60 and Princess Laurentien and her husband, Prince Constantijn, celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
What’s happening for the Belgium Royal Family in 2026?🇧🇪
Of all the European monarchies, Belgium is having the quietest year. The only notable event is the 25th birthday of Princess Elizabeth, the Duchess of Brabant.
Of all the European monarchies, Belgium is having the quietest year. The only notable event is the 25th birthday of Princess Elizabeth, the Duchess of Brabant.
December 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What’s happening for the Belgium Royal Family in 2026?🇧🇪
Of all the European monarchies, Belgium is having the quietest year. The only notable event is the 25th birthday of Princess Elizabeth, the Duchess of Brabant.
Of all the European monarchies, Belgium is having the quietest year. The only notable event is the 25th birthday of Princess Elizabeth, the Duchess of Brabant.