What is another word for royal succession?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɔ͡ɪə͡l səksˈɛʃən] (IPA) 
Royal succession refers to the transfer of power from one monarch to another in a hereditary monarchy. There are several synonymic phrases which can be used to describe royal succession, including regnal shift, monarchial succession, dynastic transfer, inheritance of the crown, heirship, lineage shift, and the passing of the throne. These phrases denote the same concept of the transfer of power from one monarch to another. The process of royal succession has traditionally been highly regulated, with strict rules governing the order of succession and the role of heirs. Despite changes in modern times, royal succession remains an integral part of the functioning of a hereditary monarchy.
