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See the Full British Line of Succession

  • <p>With the sad news of the <a href="http://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a38313807/queen-elizabeth-death-obituary/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:death of Queen Elizabeth II;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">death of Queen Elizabeth II</a>, Britain's iconic queen and longest-reigning monarch, and the upcoming <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41586021/king-charles-iii-coronation-date-details/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:coronation of King Charles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">coronation of King Charles</a>, many minds are, naturally, turning to question of what comes next for the monarchy. When the Queen died, her eldest son and heir, the former Prince Charles, automatically became king, and the line of succession shifted. While many of us know that Charles's son Prince William will now take up the mantle of first in line to the throne, there are plenty of <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/a20736482/british-royal-family-tree/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:royal relatives;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">royal relatives</a> whose positions aren't as well known. </p><p>Wondering where Princess Charlotte falls in the line of succession? What about Princess Anne? And how did the Sussexes' children—and their new use of the Prince and Princess titles—cimpact 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.</p>
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    See the Full British Line of Succession

    With the sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's iconic queen and longest-reigning monarch, and the upcoming coronation of King Charles, many minds are, naturally, turning to question of what comes next for the monarchy. When the Queen died, her eldest son and heir, the former Prince Charles, automatically became king, and the line of succession shifted. While many of us know that Charles's son Prince William will now take up the mantle of first in line to the throne, 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—and their new use of the Prince and Princess titles—cimpact 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.

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Eldest son of King Charles III; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II<br></p>
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    1. Prince William

    Branch of the Family Tree: Eldest son of King Charles III; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Prince William; grandson of King Charles III; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g10044961/prince-george-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Cutest Photos of Prince George;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Cutest Photos of Prince George</a></p>
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    2. Prince George

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Prince William; grandson of King Charles III; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: The Cutest Photos of Prince George

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Prince William; granddaughter of King Charles III; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g9570478/princess-charlotte-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Cutest Photos of Princess Charlotte;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Cutest Photos of Princess Charlotte</a></p>
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    3. Princess Charlotte

    Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of Prince William; granddaughter of King Charles III; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: The Cutest Photos of Princess Charlotte

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Prince William; grandson of King Charles III; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g22352481/prince-louis-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Prince Louis's Sweetest Moments of All Time;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Prince Louis's Sweetest Moments of All Time</a></p>
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    4. Prince Louis

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Prince William; grandson of King Charles III; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: Prince Louis's Sweetest Moments of All Time

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of King Charles III; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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    5. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of King Charles III; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong> Son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Grandchild of King Charles III; Great Grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g27376121/archie-harrison-mountbatten-windsor-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Most Adorable Photos of Baby Archie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Most Adorable Photos of Baby Archie</a></p>
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    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

    More: The Most Adorable Photos of Baby Archie

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Grandchild of King Charles III; Great Grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><em>(Lili made her debut in the family's 2021 holiday card, which<a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a36332859/prince-harry-meghan-markle-daughter-lilibet-diana-first-photo/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:you can see here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> you can see here</a>—the family later shared another <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a40209648/prince-harry-meghan-markle-lilibet-1st-birthday-photo/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:photo for her first birthday;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">photo for her first birthday</a>.)</em> </p>
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    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.)

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Second oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II </p><p><strong>More</strong>: <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a12838338/prince-andrew-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:5 Things to Know About Prince Andrew;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">5 Things to Know About Prince Andrew</a><br></p>
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    8. Prince Andrew, Duke of York

    Branch of the Family Tree: Second oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: 5 Things to Know About Prince Andrew

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Oldest daughter of Prince Andrew; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p>(<em>Beatrice is pictured here with her father</em>)</p>
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    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)

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> The first daughter of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi; granddaughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.</p><p><em>(A photo of Beatrice's daughter has yet to be shared publicly.)</em></p>
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    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.)

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Younger daughter of Prince Andrew; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a15841560/princess-eugenie-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Who Is Princess Eugenie?;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Who Is Princess Eugenie? </a></p>
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    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?

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>The first child of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.</p><p>(<em><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g35929077/princess-eugenie-son-august-philip-hawke-brooksbank-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:See photos of August Brooksbank here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">See photos of August Brooksbank here</a>.)</em></p>
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    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.

    (See photos of August Brooksbank here.)

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More</strong>: <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a12808670/prince-edward-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get to Know the Queen's Youngest Son, Prince Edward;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get to Know the Queen's Youngest Son, Prince Edward</a><br></p>
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    13. Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

    Branch of the Family Tree: Youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: Get to Know the Queen's Youngest Son, Prince Edward

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son and second child of Prince Edward; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16562791/james-viscount-severn-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get to Know James, Viscount Severn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get to Know James, Viscount Severn </a></p>
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    14. James, Viscount Severn

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son and second child of Prince Edward; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: Get to Know James, Viscount Severn

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter and oldest child of Prince Edward; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a14501238/lady-louise-windsor-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get to Know Lady Louise Here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get to Know Lady Louise Here</a></p>
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    15. Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor

    Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter and oldest child of Prince Edward; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: Get to Know Lady Louise Here

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More</strong>: <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g12014434/princess-anne-princess-royal-photos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Princess Anne's Life in Photos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Princess Anne's Life in Photos</a><br></p>
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    16. Princess Anne, the Princess Royal

    Branch of the Family Tree: Second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: Princess Anne's Life in Photos

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of Princess Anne; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a19814042/peter-phillips-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Meet the Queen's Oldest Grandson, Peter Phillips;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Meet the Queen's Oldest Grandson, Peter Phillips</a></p>
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    17. Peter Phillips

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Princess Anne; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: Meet the Queen's Oldest Grandson, Peter Phillips

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Peter Phillips; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16651850/savannah-phillips-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Savannah Phillips;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Savannah Phillips</a></p>
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    18. 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

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Peter Phillips; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16567343/isla-phillips-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Meet Isla Phillips, the Queen's Great-Granddaughter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Meet Isla Phillips, the Queen's Great-Granddaughter </a></p>
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    19. Isla Phillips

    Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of Peter Phillips; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: Meet Isla Phillips, the Queen's Great-Granddaughter

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Princess Anne; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g19460546/zara-tindall-best-style-moments/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Zara Tindall's Best Style Moments;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Zara Tindall's Best Style Moments</a></p>
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    20. Zara Tindall

    Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of Princess Anne; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: Zara Tindall's Best Style Moments

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Zara Tindall; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a15158722/mia-tindall-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Mia Tindall;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Mia Tindall </a></p>
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    21. Mia Tindall

    Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of Zara Tindall; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II

    More: Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Mia Tindall

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a21655660/zara-tindall-daughter-name-meaning-lena-elizabeth-tindall/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Daughter of Zara Tindall;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Daughter of Zara Tindall;</a> great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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    22. Lena Tindall

    Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of Zara Tindall; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Zara Tindall; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II. </p>
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    23. Lucas Philip Tindall

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Zara Tindall; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of the late Princess Margaret; nephew of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p>(<em>pictured on the left</em>)</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a17007111/princess-margaret-children/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:What You Need to Know About Princess Margaret's Children;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">What You Need to Know About Princess Margaret's Children</a></p>
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    24. David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of the late Princess Margaret; nephew of Queen Elizabeth II

    (pictured on the left)

    More: What You Need to Know About Princess Margaret's Children

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Children of David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley; grand-nephew and -niece of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><em>(pictured here with their dad, David Armstrong-Jones)</em></p>
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    25. Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley and 26. Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones

    Branch of the Family Tree: Children of David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley; grand-nephew and -niece of Queen Elizabeth II

    (pictured here with their dad, David Armstrong-Jones)

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Daughter of the late Princess Margaret; niece of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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    27. Lady Sarah Chatto

    Branch of the Family Tree: Daughter of the late Princess Margaret; niece of Queen Elizabeth II

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of Lady Sarah Chatto; grand-nephew of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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    28. Samuel Chatto

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Lady Sarah Chatto; grand-nephew of Queen Elizabeth II

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Lady Sarah Chatto; grand-nephew of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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    29. Arthur Chatto

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Lady Sarah Chatto; grand-nephew of Queen Elizabeth II

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Grandson of King George V, son of Henry, Duke of Gloucester, who was Queen Elizabeth II paternal uncle; cousin to the Queen</p><p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a28816021/prince-richard-duke-of-gloucester-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get to Know the Queen's Cousin, the Duke of Gloucester;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get to Know the Queen's Cousin, the Duke of Gloucester</a> </p>
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    30. Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

    Branch of the Family Tree: Grandson of King George V, son of Henry, Duke of Gloucester, who was Queen Elizabeth II paternal uncle; cousin to the Queen

    More: Get to Know the Queen's Cousin, the Duke of Gloucester

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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    31. Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Children of Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; grandchildren of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester</p>
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    32. Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden and 33. Lady Cosima Windsor

    Branch of the Family Tree: Children of Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; grandchildren of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Oldest daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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    34. Lady Davina Lewis

    Branch of the Family Tree: Oldest daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Children of Lady Davina Lewis; grandchildren of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester</p><p>(<em>Tāne Lewis is not pictured)</em></p>
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    35. Senna Lewis and 36. Tāne Lewis

    Branch of the Family Tree: Children of Lady Davina Lewis; grandchildren of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

    (Tāne Lewis is not pictured)

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Second daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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    37. Lady Rose Gilman

    Branch of the Family Tree: Second daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Children of Lady Rose Gilman; grandchildren of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester</p><p><em>(Lyla is to the front right wearing a blue patterned dress and pink sweater, Rufus Gilman is not pictured) </em></p>
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    38. Lyla Gilman and 39. Rufus Gilman

    Branch of the Family Tree: Children of Lady Rose Gilman; grandchildren of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

    (Lyla is to the front right wearing a blue patterned dress and pink sweater, Rufus Gilman is not pictured)

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Grandson of King George V, son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, who was Queen Elizabeth II paternal uncle; cousin to the Queen.<br></p>
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    40. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent

    Branch of the Family Tree: Grandson of King George V, son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, who was Queen Elizabeth II paternal uncle; cousin to the Queen.

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  • <p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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    41. George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews

    Branch of the Family Tree: Son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II

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<p>With the sad news of the <a href="http://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a38313807/queen-elizabeth-death-obituary/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:death of Queen Elizabeth II;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">death of Queen Elizabeth II</a>, Britain's iconic queen and longest-reigning monarch, and the upcoming <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41586021/king-charles-iii-coronation-date-details/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:coronation of King Charles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">coronation of King Charles</a>, many minds are, naturally, turning to question of what comes next for the monarchy. When the Queen died, her eldest son and heir, the former Prince Charles, automatically became king, and the line of succession shifted. While many of us know that Charles's son Prince William will now take up the mantle of first in line to the throne, there are plenty of <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/a20736482/british-royal-family-tree/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:royal relatives;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">royal relatives</a> whose positions aren't as well known. </p><p>Wondering where Princess Charlotte falls in the line of succession? What about Princess Anne? And how did the Sussexes' children—and their new use of the Prince and Princess titles—cimpact 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.</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Eldest son of King Charles III; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II<br></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Prince William; grandson of King Charles III; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g10044961/prince-george-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Cutest Photos of Prince George;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Cutest Photos of Prince George</a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Prince William; granddaughter of King Charles III; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g9570478/princess-charlotte-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Cutest Photos of Princess Charlotte;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Cutest Photos of Princess Charlotte</a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Prince William; grandson of King Charles III; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g22352481/prince-louis-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Prince Louis's Sweetest Moments of All Time;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Prince Louis's Sweetest Moments of All Time</a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of King Charles III; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong> Son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Grandchild of King Charles III; Great Grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g27376121/archie-harrison-mountbatten-windsor-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Most Adorable Photos of Baby Archie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Most Adorable Photos of Baby Archie</a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Grandchild of King Charles III; Great Grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><em>(Lili made her debut in the family's 2021 holiday card, which<a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a36332859/prince-harry-meghan-markle-daughter-lilibet-diana-first-photo/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:you can see here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> you can see here</a>—the family later shared another <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a40209648/prince-harry-meghan-markle-lilibet-1st-birthday-photo/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:photo for her first birthday;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">photo for her first birthday</a>.)</em> </p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Second oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II </p><p><strong>More</strong>: <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a12838338/prince-andrew-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:5 Things to Know About Prince Andrew;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">5 Things to Know About Prince Andrew</a><br></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Oldest daughter of Prince Andrew; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p>(<em>Beatrice is pictured here with her father</em>)</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> The first daughter of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi; granddaughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.</p><p><em>(A photo of Beatrice's daughter has yet to be shared publicly.)</em></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Younger daughter of Prince Andrew; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a15841560/princess-eugenie-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Who Is Princess Eugenie?;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Who Is Princess Eugenie? </a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>The first child of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.</p><p>(<em><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g35929077/princess-eugenie-son-august-philip-hawke-brooksbank-photos-news/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:See photos of August Brooksbank here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">See photos of August Brooksbank here</a>.)</em></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More</strong>: <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a12808670/prince-edward-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get to Know the Queen's Youngest Son, Prince Edward;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get to Know the Queen's Youngest Son, Prince Edward</a><br></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son and second child of Prince Edward; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16562791/james-viscount-severn-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get to Know James, Viscount Severn;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get to Know James, Viscount Severn </a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter and oldest child of Prince Edward; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a14501238/lady-louise-windsor-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get to Know Lady Louise Here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get to Know Lady Louise Here</a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More</strong>: <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g12014434/princess-anne-princess-royal-photos/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Princess Anne's Life in Photos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Princess Anne's Life in Photos</a><br></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of Princess Anne; grandson of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a19814042/peter-phillips-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Meet the Queen's Oldest Grandson, Peter Phillips;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Meet the Queen's Oldest Grandson, Peter Phillips</a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Peter Phillips; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16651850/savannah-phillips-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Savannah Phillips;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Savannah Phillips</a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Peter Phillips; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a16567343/isla-phillips-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Meet Isla Phillips, the Queen's Great-Granddaughter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Meet Isla Phillips, the Queen's Great-Granddaughter </a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Princess Anne; granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g19460546/zara-tindall-best-style-moments/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Zara Tindall's Best Style Moments;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Zara Tindall's Best Style Moments</a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Daughter of Zara Tindall; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a15158722/mia-tindall-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Mia Tindall;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Meet the Queen's Great-Granddaughter Mia Tindall </a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a21655660/zara-tindall-daughter-name-meaning-lena-elizabeth-tindall/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Daughter of Zara Tindall;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Daughter of Zara Tindall;</a> great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Zara Tindall; great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II. </p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of the late Princess Margaret; nephew of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p>(<em>pictured on the left</em>)</p><p><strong>More: </strong><a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a17007111/princess-margaret-children/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:What You Need to Know About Princess Margaret's Children;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">What You Need to Know About Princess Margaret's Children</a></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Children of David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley; grand-nephew and -niece of Queen Elizabeth II</p><p><em>(pictured here with their dad, David Armstrong-Jones)</em></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Daughter of the late Princess Margaret; niece of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of Lady Sarah Chatto; grand-nephew of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Lady Sarah Chatto; grand-nephew of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Grandson of King George V, son of Henry, Duke of Gloucester, who was Queen Elizabeth II paternal uncle; cousin to the Queen</p><p><strong>More:</strong> <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a28816021/prince-richard-duke-of-gloucester-facts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get to Know the Queen's Cousin, the Duke of Gloucester;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get to Know the Queen's Cousin, the Duke of Gloucester</a> </p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Son of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Children of Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster; grandchildren of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Oldest daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Children of Lady Davina Lewis; grandchildren of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester</p><p>(<em>Tāne Lewis is not pictured)</em></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Second daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree: </strong>Children of Lady Rose Gilman; grandchildren of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester</p><p><em>(Lyla is to the front right wearing a blue patterned dress and pink sweater, Rufus Gilman is not pictured) </em></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Grandson of King George V, son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, who was Queen Elizabeth II paternal uncle; cousin to the Queen.<br></p>
<p><strong>Branch of the Family Tree:</strong> Son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent; first cousin once-removed of Queen Elizabeth II</p>
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Prince Charles has become King, and Prince William has followed his father to become heir to the throne. But where do the rest of the royal family fall in line? Read on for the full line of succession for the Royal Family.