The Queen’s Son Prince Charles Is First in Line to Succeed Her

The new line of succession for the royal family after the death of the queen

Charles who became king has created a new hierarchy, with Prince William now first in line to the throne

After the Queen's death at Balmoral on Thursday, the royal family has a new line of succession. This is the new hierarchy, with more children than adults now making up the top eight.

1 Prince William, 40

The eldest son of King Charles and Diana is now the heir apparent and is next in line to the throne.

2. Prince George, nine

George, the eldest son of Kate and William, places William second in line to become the next British monarch.

3. Princess Charlotte, seven years old

After the death of her grandmother, seven-year-old Charlotte became the oldest female royal in terms of succession.

4. Prince Louis four years

Kate and William's youngest children rose to prominence after representing his age at the Queen's Jubilee Celebrations.

5.

Prince Harry, 37

He has a new life in California but the Duke of Sussex is still fifth in line to succeed his father.

6. Prince Archie, Three

Harry and Meghan's eldest son was born in London.

7. Princess Lilibet,

15 months

Named after her great-grandmother, Lillipet first met the Queen this summer.

8. Prince Andrew, 62

The Duke of York was stripped of his royal duties after Virginia Joffrey's lawsuit was settled but remains in the official line of succession.

As her health has declined, Queen Elizabeth II has delegated more of her royal duties to her son.

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