One who's next for the throne (4)

I believe the answer is:

heir

(Other definitions for heir that I've seen before include "Legal successor" , "One expected to succeed?" , "Acknowledged beneficiary" , "One set to inherit" , "One destined to succeed" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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