The Next 30 Royals: Who Is In The Current Line Of Succession To The British Throne And Their Latest News
The British line of succession is a topic of perpetual fascination, representing the constitutional future of the monarchy under King Charles III. As of late 2025, the order is a dynamic reflection of recent births and the established rules of primogeniture, which were modernized by the Perth Agreement in 2013 to ensure gender equality for those born after October 28, 2011.
This comprehensive, updated list reveals the key individuals who stand closest to the Crown, detailing their current positions, recent activities, and the fascinating history that places them in the most exclusive queue in the world. The royal family's future, from the working life of the Prince of Wales to the private lives of the Sussex children, is dictated by this precise, centuries-old legal framework.
The Top 10 Heirs: Biographical Profiles and Key Facts
The first ten individuals in the line of succession carry the most significant constitutional weight, often holding the highest royal titles and undertaking the majority of public duties. Their lives are a blend of traditional service and modern celebrity, constantly under the global spotlight.
- 1. Prince William, The Prince of Wales
Born: June 21, 1982. As the eldest son of the King, Prince William is the heir apparent. His focus in 2025 has been heavily on his environmental initiative, The Earthshot Prize, and his work addressing homelessness in the UK, carrying on his mother’s legacy. He is preparing for his eventual role as monarch.
- 2. Prince George of Wales
Born: July 22, 2013. The eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George is second in line to the throne. His public appearances, particularly at events like the annual Sandringham Christmas walk and major sporting events, are carefully managed to introduce him to royal life.
- 3. Princess Charlotte of Wales
Born: May 2, 2015. Princess Charlotte is the only daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales. She holds a significant place as the highest-ranking female in the line of succession, a position secured by the new succession laws. Her confident public demeanor often draws praise.
- 4. Prince Louis of Wales
Born: April 23, 2018. Prince Louis is the youngest child of the Prince of Wales. His energetic and expressive appearances often steal the show during family engagements, providing a rare glimpse into the playful side of the royal children.
- 5. Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
Born: September 15, 1984. Despite stepping back as a working royal in 2020, Prince Harry remains fifth in line. His work continues through the Archewell Foundation and the Invictus Games, focusing on mental health and support for veterans. Recent updates include his family's move and new media projects.
- 6. Prince Archie of Sussex
Born: May 6, 2019. The eldest child of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie was born in London and currently resides with his family in Montecito, California. His life is primarily private, away from the constant scrutiny of the UK press.
- 7. Princess Lilibet "Lili" of Sussex
Born: June 4, 2021. Princess Lilibet Diana, named after Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood nickname and her late grandmother, is the youngest of the Sussex family. Her birth further cemented the line of succession, pushing other family members down the list.
- 8. Prince Andrew, The Duke of York
Born: February 19, 1960. The second son of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Andrew remains in the line of succession despite stepping away from public life and having his military titles and royal patronages returned to the Crown. His position is a matter of birthright.
- 9. Princess Beatrice, Mrs. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Born: August 8, 1988. The elder daughter of Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice is a non-working royal who holds a full-time role in business. She is known for her charity work, particularly with dyslexia and children’s literacy.
- 10. Sienna Mapelli Mozzi
Born: September 18, 2021. Sienna Elizabeth is the daughter of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Her birth moved her mother up the list and further secured the York family's place in the succession.
The Next Generation: Succession Beyond the Core Family
The line of succession extends far beyond the immediate family of King Charles III. It includes the descendants of his siblings: Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and Princess Anne. The positions of these individuals are constantly shifting with every new birth in the lines above them, yet they remain key entities in the structure of the British monarchy.
The inclusion of the Duke of York’s family, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh’s family, and then the Princess Royal’s family, illustrates the strict rules of male-preference primogeniture that were in place before 2013, which is why Prince Edward’s children precede Princess Anne and her children, despite Anne being older than Edward. However, the new rules apply to Prince Edward's younger child, Lady Louise, who is placed *after* her younger brother, James, Earl of Wessex, because she was born before the new law took effect.
From The Yorks to The Wessexes: The Middle Ranks
The middle ranks of the succession list are dominated by the families of the King's siblings. The recent births of new children and grandchildren among the York and Edinburgh families have been the most significant changes in this section of the list in recent years.
- 11. Princess Eugenie, Mrs. Jack Brooksbank
The younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Princess Eugenie is also a non-working royal. She is known for her advocacy against modern slavery and her work in the arts. Her wedding to Jack Brooksbank was a major royal event.
- 12. August Brooksbank
Born February 9, 2021, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank is the elder son of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.
- 13. Ernest Brooksbank
Born May 30, 2023, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank is the younger son of Princess Eugenie, further extending the line of succession. His birth was one of the most recent changes to the list.
- 14. Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh
The youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, are highly respected working royals. He inherited his new title, Duke of Edinburgh, from his father, Prince Philip, in 2023.
- 15. James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex
Born December 17, 2007, James is the younger child but only son of Prince Edward. Due to the old male-preference primogeniture rules applying to his birth, he is placed ahead of his older sister, Lady Louise.
- 16. Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
Born November 8, 2003, Lady Louise is known for her passion for carriage driving, a hobby she shared with her grandfather, Prince Philip. She is currently pursuing her education at a UK university.
The Final Descendants: Princess Anne and The Non-Titled Royals
The final group in the top 30 includes the descendants of Anne, The Princess Royal. Due to their mother’s decision, neither of her children, Peter Phillips nor Zara Tindall, were given royal titles at birth, yet they remain firmly in the line of succession based on their descent from the monarch.
This section highlights the unique position of this branch of the family—close to the throne, but with a degree of privacy and professional freedom that titled royals do not enjoy. Their children, the great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II, also hold places in the succession, ensuring the stability of the constitutional monarchy.
The Princess Royal’s Family (The Non-Titled Branch)
- 17. Anne, The Princess Royal
Born August 15, 1950. As the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, she is placed after her younger brother, Prince Edward, due to the historical male-preference rules. She is one of the hardest-working members of the Royal Family.
- 18. Peter Phillips
The son of Princess Anne, Peter Phillips is the first grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II. He is known for his work in sports management and his private life outside of royal duties.
- 19. Savannah Phillips
Born December 29, 2010, Savannah is the eldest great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and the daughter of Peter Phillips.
- 20. Isla Phillips
Born March 29, 2012, Isla is the younger daughter of Peter Phillips.
- 21. Zara Tindall (née Phillips)
The daughter of Princess Anne, Zara is an accomplished equestrian and an Olympic silver medalist. Her professional career as an athlete sets her apart from most other royals in the line of succession.
- 22. Mia Tindall
Born January 17, 2014, Mia is the eldest child of Zara and Mike Tindall.
- 23. Lena Tindall
Born June 18, 2018, Lena is the middle child of the Tindall family.
- 24. Lucas Tindall
Born March 21, 2021, Lucas Philip Tindall is the youngest child and only son of Zara Tindall, and his birth was another recent addition to the succession list.
The remaining individuals in the top 30 continue with the descendants of Princess Anne's family, followed by the families of Queen Elizabeth II’s cousins, such as the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent. This extensive list underscores the deep, complex history of the Crown and provides a clear constitutional path for the future of the British monarchy, ensuring that the succession is never in doubt.
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