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The order of succession is the sequence of members of the Royal Family in the order in which they stand in line to the throne. The basis for the succession was determined in the constitutional developments of the seventeenth century, which culminated in the Bill of Rights (1689) and the Act of Settlement (1701).
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Learn how the British monarchy is inherited by descent, sex, legitimacy, and religion. See the current line of succession, the rules of succession, and the number of living descendants of Sophia of Hanover.
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- King Charles. With the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Sept. 2022, her eldest child, now King Charles III, immediately acceded to the throne. His coronation took place on May 6, 2023.
- Prince William. Prince William, who became the Prince of Wales when Queen Elizabeth died, is the elder son of King Charles and the late Princess Diana, making him first in line to the throne.
- Prince George. Prince George is Queen Elizabeth's great-grandson, King Charles' grandson and Prince William's eldest child with his wife Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.
- Princess Charlotte. Princess Charlotte is Queen Elizabeth's great-granddaughter, King Charles' granddaughter and Prince William's second child. For the first time in history, a female royal's spot in line to the throne was not bumped by the arrival of a younger brother.
Feb 21, 2024 · The royal line of succession dictates who will take over as regent for King Charles if he becomes temporarily unable to rule or after his death.
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Sep 8, 2022 · Here’s what we know about the British royal family’s line of succession. King Charles III Charles, the Prince of Wales, poses for an official portrait in November 2008.
Feb 6, 2024 · King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis may mean a more prominent public role for others in the royal family. Here’s the current line of succession.
Mar 23, 2023 · The list features 23 members of the royal family from William, the new heir apparent and Prince of Wales, to Master Lucas Tindall, one of the Queen's great-grandsons.