Current:Home > MyBreaking Down the British Line of Succession: King Charles III, Prince William and Beyond -Financial Clarity Guides
Breaking Down the British Line of Succession: King Charles III, Prince William and Beyond
View
Date:2025-04-27 02:17:06
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.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (92)
Related
- SFO's new sensory room helps neurodivergent travelers fight flying jitters
- San Francisco’s first Black female mayor is in a pricey battle for a second term
- Yoga business founder pleads guilty to tax charge in New York City
- Ken Paxton sues TikTok for violating new Texas social media law
- House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
- 'Dream come true:' New Yorker flies over 18 hours just to see Moo Deng in Thailand
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Spring Forward
- California vineyard owner says he was fined $120K for providing free housing to his employee
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Artem Chigvintsev Responds After Nikki Garcia Says He Attacked Her
Ranking
- San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo
- Is Boar's Head deli meat safe to eat? What experts say amid listeria outbreak
- IRS doubles number of states eligible for its free Direct File for tax season 2025
- Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
- 'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
- What's in the new 'top-secret' Krabby Patty sauce? Wendy's keeping recipe 'closely guarded'
- LeBron James' Son Bronny James Dating This Celeb Couple's Daughter
- Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate ‘go back where you came from’ in forum
Recommendation
Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
Counterfeit iPhone scam lands pair in prison for ripping off $2.5 million from Apple
How Trump credits an immigration chart for saving his life and what the graphic is missing
Hilary Swank Gets Candid About Breastfeeding Struggles After Welcoming Twins
Small twin
Some perplexed at jury’s mixed verdict in trial for 3 former officers in Tyre Nichols’ death
You may want to think twice before letting your dog jump in leaves this fall
NFL says the preseason saw its fewest number of concussions since tracking started