Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 years on Thursday at Balmoral castle after ailing for quite some time. The Queen’s death came after Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday that doctors were “concerned” over her health and have recommended she stayed under medical supervision.
According to the protocol, the Queen’s eldest son, Prince Charles, 73, has become king immediately. Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, first married Diana Spencer, but later separated. After Diana’s death, he married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005.
Here’s a look at the royal line of succession:
Prince William
The firstborn son of Prince Charles and Late Princess Diana – Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is the heir apparent now. He is married to Kate Middleton and has three children — two boys and a girl.
Prince George
Second in line for the throne is Prince George, the first born son of Prince William and Kate Middleton. He is currently 9 years old and is third in like for the throne after his grandfather and his father.
Princess Charlotte
Third in the line of the royal succession is Prince Charlotte, the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – William and Kate. She was born in 2015 and is currently 7 years old.
Prince Louis
Fourth in line for the throne is Prince William and Kate’s third-born child – Prince Louis. He was born in 2018 and is 4 years old.
Prince Harry
Prince Charles and Diana’s second-born son – Prince Harry is the fifth in line for the throne. He trained in the Royal Military Army and is the Duke of Sussex. He married American Actor Meghan Markel in 2018 and gave up their Royal duties in 2020 and “stepped back” as senior royals.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten
Sixth in line for the throne is the first born child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markel – Archie Harrison Mountbatten. He was born in 2019 and recently celebrated his 3rd birthday.
Lilibet Diana Mountbatten
The seventh name in line for the succession of the royal family is the second born child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markel – Lilibet Diana Mountbatten. She was born just last year.
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