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Breaking Down the British Line of Succession: King Charles III, Prince William and Beyond
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Date:2025-04-15 05:53:04
When Jay-Z and Kanye West dropped Watch the Throne in 2011, they weren't talking about the British royal family.
But, if you're a royal watcher, well, you may as well interpret it that way, knowing all eyes are always on the monarchy and what changes the future holds.
The biggest of all (so far, that is) came back in September 2022 when Queen Elizabeth II—Britain's longest-reigning monarch—died and her eldest son King Charles III (then just Prince Charles) immediately ascended the throne in accordance with rule.
And with the title change for Charles—who recently started treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace shared Feb. 5—came promotions for the entire family.
Prince William picked up the Prince of Wales title and suddenly became heir apparent. Meanwhile, his and Kate Middleton's kids Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, also inched their way that much closer to the throne.
Plus, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's kids Archie Harrison, 4, and Lili Diana, 2, also saw upgrades, going from Master and Miss to Prince and Princess.
"The children's titles have been a birthright since their grandfather became Monarch," a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan told E! News last March. "This matter has been settled for some time in alignment with Buckingham Palace."
And the line of succession goes much deeper than that. So where do Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Princess Anne and more fall?
Bow down below for a full breakdown of the British line of succession...
King Charles III and the late Princess Diana's first child and Queen Elizabeth II's grandson.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's oldest child, King Charles' grandson and Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchild.
The first and only daughter of Prince William and the Princess of Wales.
Prince William and Kate's third child.
King Charles' second son.
The first child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry's second child.
The second oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and younger brother to King Charles.
The oldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli's first daughter.
Prince Andrew's second daughter.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's son.
Eugenie and Jack's second son.
Queen Elizabeth's youngest son and and younger brother to King Charles.
Son of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
Daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
The only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and and younger sister to King Charles.
The son of Princess Anne and ex husband Mark Phillips.
The first daughter of Peter Phillips and Autumn Phillips.
The second daughter of Peter Phillips and the great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.
The daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.
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