Offspring refers to the descendants or children of an individual or couple. In terms of monarchy, it specifically refers to the children who inherit their parent's position as rulers.
Related terms
Heir/Heiress: The designated person who is set to inherit property, titles, or positions such as being next in line for the throne.
Succession Crisis: A period of uncertainty and often conflict that occurs when there are multiple claimants for a position of power after the death or abdication of a ruler without clear succession plans.
Primogeniture: A system where inheritance passes only to firstborn children (usually males) rather than being divided among all offspring equally.