Heir Apparent

The term heir apparent is most often used to refer to someone who is first in the order of succession to a throne and who cannot lose this status by the birth of any other person. It is also used less formally to indicate someone who is an apparent successor to a non-royal position of power, e.g., a political or corporate leader.

Related Topics:
Order of succession - Throne

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It is typically uppercased when used as a title, though heirs apparent always have official titles that render such titulation unnecessary.

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This article is concerned with the position of heir apparent to a royal or noble title.

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