The British Royal Succession: Whos Next In Line To The Throne?

As King Charles III undergoes treatment for cancer, we explore the order of succession to the British throne, from Prince William and his children to Prince Harry and his family, as well as other members of the royal lineage.

As King Charles III undergoes treatment for cancer, the order of succession to the British throne becomes a topic of interest. Despite his health condition, King Charles remains the monarch and head of state of the United Kingdom.

Prince William, Prince of Wales

Prince William, the eldest son of King Charles and the late Princess Diana, stands first in line to the throne. Known as the Prince of Wales, he is married to Kate, Princess of Wales. Their three children follow him in the line of succession.

Prince George of Cambridge

Born in July 2013, Prince George of Cambridge is the eldest child of Prince William and Kate. He is second in line to the throne.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, born in May 2015, is the second child of Prince William and Kate. She is third in line to the throne.

Prince Louis of Cambridge

Prince Louis of Cambridge, born in April 2018, is the youngest child of Prince William and Kate. He is fourth in line to the throne.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles and Princess Diana, has relinquished his royal duties but retains his place in the line of succession. He is fifth in line to the throne.

Archie Mountbatten-Windsor

Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, born to Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in May 2019, is sixth in line to the throne.

Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor

Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, born to Prince Harry and Meghan in June 2021, is seventh in line to the throne.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Prince Andrew, the second-eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, is eighth in line to the throne.

Princess Beatrice

Princess Beatrice, the elder daughter of Prince Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, is ninth in line to the throne.

Sienna Elizabeth

Sienna Elizabeth, daughter of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, born in September 2021, is tenth in line to the throne.

Princess Eugenie

Princess Eugenie, the younger daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, is eleventh in line to the throne.

August Brooksbank

August Brooksbank, born to Princess Eugenie and James Brooksbank in February 2021, is twelfth in line to the throne.

Ernest Brooksbank

Ernest Brooksbank, born to Princess Eugenie and James Brooksbank in May 2023, is thirteenth in line to the throne.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

Prince Edward, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, is fourteenth in line to the throne.

James, Viscount Severn

James, Viscount Severn, son of Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, is fifteenth in line to the throne.