Lachlan Murdoch's formal anointing as Rupert Murdoch's heir this week had all the flavour of intrigue, payback and secret fears that mark major changes in the court of the fallen Sun King.
Thursday's announcement that Lachlan will be chief executive and chairman of 21st Century Fox after most of its assets are sold to Walt Disney Co was hardly unexpected, but it marks the day his father finally secured the succession he always wanted.
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Neil Chenoweth is an investigative reporter for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney and has won multiple Walkley Awards. Connect with Neil on Twitter. Email Neil at nchenoweth@afr.com.au
