Royal Family Tree: King Charles III, The Direct Heirs and The Line Of Succession

King Charles III became the United Kingdom’s monarch on 8 September 2022 at the age of 73. Below is an updated, easy-to-follow guide to the principal members of the Royal Family, their roles, notable life events and their place in the line of succession where specified.

King Charles III (Born 1948)

Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. He was previously the Prince of Wales. His first marriage was to Lady Diana Spencer (m. 1981; div. 1996), with whom he had two sons, William and Harry. Diana died in a car crash in Paris on 31 August 1997. Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles on 9 April 2005; Camilla became Queen Consort on his accession and is styled Queen Camilla following the coronation.

Prince William, Prince of Wales (Born 1982) — First In Line

Prince William is the elder son of King Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. He studied at the University of St Andrews where he met Catherine Middleton; they married in 2011. William trained with the British Armed Forces and served in a variety of roles, including three years as an RAF search-and-rescue pilot. On his 21st birthday he was appointed a Counsellor of State. He inherited the Duchy of Cornwall and holds the title Prince of Wales. As heir apparent, his principal role is to support the King in official duties.

Children of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales

• Prince George Alexander Louis (Born 22 July 2013) — Second In Line. Born at St Mary's Hospital, London.
• Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana (Born 2 May 2015) — Third In Line. Born at St Mary's Hospital, London.
• Prince Louis Arthur Charles (Born 23 April 2018) — Fourth In Line. Born at St Mary's Hospital, London.

Prince Harry, Duke Of Sussex (Born 1984)

Harry trained at Sandhurst and served as an Army officer and helicopter pilot, including deployments to Afghanistan. He founded the Invictus Games and has concentrated on charitable work and media projects. He married Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018. In January 2020 the couple announced they would step back from senior royal duties and split their time between the UK and North America; Buckingham Palace later confirmed they would not return to senior working royal roles.

Children of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

• Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor (Born 6 May 2019). Archie acquired the right to a princely title when Charles became king, though the couple have said their children may choose whether to use titles when older.
• Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor (Born 4 June 2021). Named in tribute to the late Queen and Diana, Princess of Wales; she also acquired the right to a royal title on Charles's accession.

Prince Andrew, Duke Of York (Formerly) (Born 1960)

Prince Andrew is the third child of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. He served 22 years in the Royal Navy, including in the Falklands War. He was created Duke of York on marriage in 1986. After controversy relating to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew stepped back from public duties in 2019. In February 2022 he settled a US civil claim; he has denied wrongdoing. According to the material in this article, in October 2025 he relinquished his titles and was stripped of his prince title; in February 2026 he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and later released under investigation. He is reported to remain listed eighth in the succession while the government considers possible legislative action.

Daughters Of Prince Andrew

• Princess Beatrice (Born 1988) — Married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in July 2020. Daughter Sienna Elizabeth was born in September 2021 and is listed tenth in the succession; their second daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose was born 22 January 2025 and is listed eleventh.
• Princess Eugenie (Born 1990) — Married Jack Brooksbank in October 2018. Their children include August (born 9 February 2021), a second son (born 30 May 2023), and in August 2026 they announced the birth of a daughter (born 3 August 2026) who is listed fifteenth in the line of succession; the child’s name had not been publicly announced at the time of reporting.

Prince Edward, Duke Of Edinburgh (Born 1964)

Prince Edward was granted the title Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday, following the death of Prince Philip and subsequent decisions by the Crown. His wife Sophie is Duchess of Edinburgh. The couple have two children: James (born 2007) — styled Earl of Wessex after his father received the dukedom — and Lady Louise Windsor (born 2003). Edward carries out royal engagements and supports charitable causes; he is listed sixteenth in the succession in this account.

Princess Anne, The Princess Royal (Born 1950)

Princess Anne is the second child and only daughter of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. A dedicated public servant and accomplished equestrian, she was given the title Princess Royal in 1987. She has two children from her first marriage, Peter and Zara, who do not use royal titles.

Children And Grandchildren Of The Princess Royal

• Peter Phillips (Born 1977) — Eldest grandchild of the late queen; father to Savannah (born 2010) and Isla (born 2012). He married Harriet Sperling in June 2026.
• Zara Tindall (Born 1981) — Olympic medallist in equestrian sport; married Mike Tindall in 2011. Their children include Mia Grace (born 2014), Lena Elizabeth (born 2018) and Lucas Philip (born 21 March 2021), who is listed twenty-sixth in the succession.

Note on Succession Numbers: Where the original text specified positions in the line of succession, those numbers are retained. In several cases the article highlights family relationships, notable dates and events rather than assigning every individual an exact succession number.

This guide summarises births, marriages, public roles and recent controversies within the senior Royal Family. It reflects the information supplied and aims for clarity and correct English usage.