Lachlan Murdoch: The heir apparent who took time out from the family business

Lachlan Murdoch: The heir apparent anointed king of News Corp

Lachlan Murdoch was groomed as father Rupert’s successor from childhood, writes Bevan Hurley

Lachlan Murdoch: The heir apparent who took time out from the family business

Rupert Murdoch’s first-born son was shielded from the phone-hacking cases that shook the publishing giant during his decade-long absence.

Lachlan Murdoch: The heir apparent who took time out from the family business

Rupert Murdoch’s first-born son Lachlan, whose role as the apparent heir to his father’s business empire was called into question during a decade-long absence, was announced on Thursday as the new chairman of both Fox and News Corp.