Some heirs to the crown have to endure decades before they ascend to the throne. Monarchies from all around the world have had heirs patiently waiting for their turn to succeed the king or queen. While many were rewarded for the long wait, for some, their time never came.
In this gallery, we look back in history and bring you the heirs who waited a very long time to ascend to the throne. Click on to get to know them.