Royal succession refers to the process by which a new monarch ascends to the throne after the death, abdication, or removal of the current monarch. This process is often governed by specific laws and traditions that dictate who is eligible to inherit the crown, typically favoring direct descendants of the reigning monarch. In many monarchies, such as the British monarchy, succession is determined by a system known as primogeniture, where the eldest child inherits the throne. Changes in succession laws, like those seen in the Succession to the Crown Act 2013, can impact the order of inheritance, ensuring that gender does not play a role in determining the next monarch.