What does "Heir to the throne" mean?

person who will become king/queen

Synonym: successor Opposite: predecessor

"Heir to the throne" in a sentence

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He's the heir to the throne.

The Crown S2E3

The heir to the throne His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales

The King's Speech

"Heir to the throne" in TV shows & movies

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