While King Charles III has officially become the ruling monarch after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, there are many other royal relatives who are included in the order of succession.
King Charles Speaks Out After Queen Elizabeth II’s Passing
As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning royal, the monarchy must look to the future.
King Charles has ascended the throne with the new king’s succession coming, in accordance with British rule, just moments after Buckingham Palace announced that his mother had died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96. Prior to promotion, King Charles had been the oldest and the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, with his eldest son, Prince William, now taking over that role.
While many knew Charles and William’s new titles were coming, this is the first time the royal family has seen a shift in the line of succession in 76 years and there are many of the Queen’s relatives—including Prince Harry and his two children with Meghan Markle, as well as Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie—who are also included in the monarchy’s line-up of heirs.
Here’s the line of succession for the British throne:
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Prince William
King Charles III and the late Princess Diana’s first child and Queen Elizabeth II‘s grandson.
Duchess of Cambridge
Prince George
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s oldest child, King Charles’ grandson and Queen Elizabeth II’s great-grandchild.
The Duchess
Princess Charlotte
The first and only daughter of Prince William.
The Duchess of Cambridge
Prince Louis
Prince William’s third child.
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
King Charles’ second son.
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Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor
The first child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
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Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor
Prince Harry’s second child.
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Prince Andrew, Duke of York
The second oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and younger brother to King Charles.
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Beatrice of York
The oldest daughter of Prince Andrew.
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Sienna Elizabeth
The first official photo of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli‘s first daughter has yet to be released.
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Princess Eugenie of York
Prince Andrew’s second daughter.
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August Philip Hawke Brooksbank
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank‘s son.
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Prince Edward, Earl of Essex
Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son and and younger brother to King Charles.
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James, Viscount Severn
Son of Prince Edward.
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Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
Daughter of Prince Edward.
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Princess Anne, the Princess Royal
The only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and and younger sister to King Charles.
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Peter Phillips
The son of Princess Anne.
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Savannah Phillips
The first daughter of Peter Phillips and the great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Isla Phillips
The second daughter of Peter Phillips and the great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Zara Tindall
The daughter of Princess Anne.
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