Here is the order of succession to the British throne
Who will take the throne after King Charles III? Here's a look at the current order of succession in the British monarchy.
1. Prince William
As King Charles III receives treatment for cancer, he remains Britain's monarch and head of state. The crown does not pass from reigning monarchs to their spouses, so Queen Camilla is not in the line of succession.
Prince William, the older son of Charles and the late Princess Diana, is next in line. He is known as the Prince of Wales and is married to Kate, Princess of Wales.
2. Prince George
Prince George, older son of William and Kate, born in July 2013.
3. Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte, daughter of William and Kate, born in May 2015.
4. Prince Louis
Prince Louis, younger son of William and Kate, born in April 2018.
5. Prince Harry
Prince Harry, the younger son of Charles and Diana, who has relinquished his royal duties but retains his place in line.
6. Prince Archie
Prince Archie, born to Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in May 2019.
7. Princess Lilibet
Princess Lilibet, born to Harry and Meghan in June 2021.
8. Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip’s second-oldest son.
9. Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice, older daughter of Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson.
10. Sienna Mapelli Mozzi
Sienna Mapelli Mozzi, daughter of Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, both pictured, born in September 2021.
11. Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie, Andrew and Ferguson’s younger daughter.
12. August Brooksbank
August Brooksbank, born to Eugenie and James Brooksbank in Feb. 2021.
13. Ernest Brooksbank
Ernest Brooksbank, born to Eugenie (pictured) and James Brooksbank in May 2023.
14. Prince Edward
Prince Edward, the queen and Philip’s youngest child.
15. James, Earl of Wessex
James, Earl of Wessex (right), son of Edward and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
16. Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor (left), daughter of Edward and Sophie.
17. Princess Anne
Princess Anne, second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. She’s older than brothers Andrew and Edward, but lower down due to rules that for centuries favored sons over daughters. The rules were changed in 2015 – too late for Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, who remains behind her younger brother James.
18. Peter Phillips
Peter Phillips, son of Anne and her ex-husband, Mark Phillips.
19. Savannah Phillips
Savannah Phillips (right), older daughter of Peter Phillips and his ex-wife, Autumn Kelly.
20. Isla Phillips
Isla Phillips (center), younger daughter of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly.
21. Zara Tindall
Zara Tindall, daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.
22. Mia Tindall
Mia Tindall, older daughter of Zara and her husband, Mike Tindall.
23. Lena Tindall
Lena Tindall, younger daughter of Zara and Mike Tindall.
24. Lucas Tindall
Lucas Tindall, son of Zara and Mike Tindall.
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