The British Line of Succession
Charles is now King—here's who will follow him to the throne.
When Queen Elizabeth died in September 2022, her eldest son and heir, the former Prince Charles, automatically became King Charles, and the line of succession shifted. In light of the news of the King's cancer diagnosis, many may be wondering about the current order of succession. While most people know that Charles's eldest son Prince William has taken up the mantle of first in line to the throne (as well as Prince of Wales), there are plenty of royal relatives whose positions aren't as well known.
Wondering where Princess Charlotte falls in the line of succession? What about Princess Anne? And how did the Sussexes' children impact the order? If you're curious to learn more about the hierarchy within the royal family, read on for the full line of succession from Prince William to George Windsor, the Earl of St Andrews.
Once you explore the line of succession, be sure to check out our interactive royal family tree.
1. Prince William
Branch of the Family Tree: Eldest son of King Charles III; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II
2. Prince George
Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Prince William; grandson of King Charles III; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II
3. Princess Charlotte
Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of Prince William; granddaughter of King Charles III; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II
4. Prince Louis
Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Prince William; grandson of King Charles III; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II
5. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Branch of the Family Tree: Son of King Charles III; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II
6. Prince Archie
Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Grandchild of King Charles III; Great Grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II
7. Princess Lilibet "Lili"
Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Grandchild of King Charles III; Great Grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II
(Lili made her debut in the family's 2021 holiday card, which you can see here—the family later shared another photo for her first birthday.)
8. Prince Andrew, Duke of York
Branch of the Family Tree: Second oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II
9. Princess Beatrice of York
Branch of the Family Tree: Oldest daughter of Prince Andrew; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II
(Beatrice is pictured here with her father)
10. Sienna Elizabeth
Branch of the Family Tree: The first daughter of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi; granddaughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.
(A photo of Beatrice's daughter has yet to be shared publicly.)
11. Princess Eugenie of York
Branch of the Family Tree: Younger daughter of Prince Andrew; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II
More: Who Is Princess Eugenie?
12. August Philip Hawke Brooksbank
Branch of the Family Tree: The first child of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.
13. Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank
Branch of the Family Tree: The second child of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.
14. Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
Branch of the Family Tree: Youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II
15. James, Earl of Wessex
Branch of the Family Tree: Son and second child of Prince Edward; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II
More: Get to Know James
16. Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter and oldest child of Prince Edward; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II
17. Princess Anne, the Princess Royal
Branch of the Family Tree: Second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II
18. Peter Phillips
Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Princess Anne; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II
19. Savannah Phillips
Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of Peter Phillips; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II
More: Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Savannah Phillips
20. Isla Phillips
Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of Peter Phillips; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II
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