Current:Home > reviewsBreaking Down the British Line of Succession: King Charles III, Prince William and Beyond -Trailblazer Wealth Guides
Breaking Down the British Line of Succession: King Charles III, Prince William and Beyond
Surpassing View
Date:2025-04-09 02:29:27
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! (53)
Related
- Appeals court scraps Nasdaq boardroom diversity rules in latest DEI setback
- Jay Johnston, Bob's Burgers and Arrested Development actor, charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 attack
- Today’s Climate: June 22, 2010
- California’s Methane Leak Passes 100 Days, and Other Sobering Numbers
- North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
- Jury convicts Oregon man who injured FBI bomb technician with shotgun booby trap
- The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
- Major hotel chain abandons San Francisco, blaming city's clouded future
- North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
- Key Tool in EU Clean Energy Boom Will Only Work in U.S. in Local Contexts
Ranking
- Skins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look
- Dearest Readers, Let's Fact-Check Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Shall We?
- How Life Will Change for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis After the Coronation
- This Is Prince Louis' World and the Royals Are Just Living In It
- Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
- Fracking the Everglades? Many Floridians Recoil as House Approves Bill
- Villains Again? Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Nix Innovative Home Energy Programs
- 'Comfort Closet' helps Liberians overcome an obstacle to delivering in a hospital
Recommendation
Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
Personalities don't usually change quickly but they may have during the pandemic
Every Must-See Moment From King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation
66 clinics stopped providing abortions in the 100 days since Roe fell
At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
Barnard College will offer abortion pills for students
Today’s Climate: July 7, 2010
Today’s Climate: June 25, 2010