assume the mantle

To take, inherit, or receive the responsibilities and duties associated with a certain position or job, especially one regarded as important or powerful. The king led the country for over 60 years; now, his daughter will assume the mantle of the throne.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Davit	-	Georgian
Durai	-	Tamil
Zosimus	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Cedar	SEE-dər	English (Rare)
Ofek	-	Hebrew
Taichi	tah-ee-chee	Japanese