Here's the line of succession to the British throne
Britain's Royal line of succession to the throne explained
After Queen Elizabeth II, here is the lineage within the Royal family of who can ascend to the throne.
The succession to the British throne “is regulated not only through descent but also by Parliamentary statute,” according to the Royal Family’s website.
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And Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, having their third child, the line of succession has changed.
Here’s a look at who currently is in line for the throne after Queen Elizabeth II, who is 92.
1. The Prince of Wales
Britain's Prince Charles grins next to the Duchess of Cornwall after their marriage ceremony in 2005. The son of Queen Elizabeth II, he is the first in line for the throne. (Reuters/Toby Melville)
Charles, the Prince of Wales, is the oldest child of Queen Elizabeth II. He is 69 years old and the heir apparent to the throne.
2. The Duke of Cambridge
Prince William is the oldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales. (Reuters/Yves Herman)
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Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is the oldest son of Charles. The 35-year-old is second in line to the throne. He married Kate Middleton in 2011.
3. Prince George of Cambridge
Prince George is the oldest son of Prince William and is third in line of succession to the British throne. (Reuters/Richard Pohle)
At only 4 years old, Prince George of Cambridge is third in line of succession to the British throne. He is the oldest child of Prince William.
4. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge
Princess Charlotte is the second child of Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. (Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch)
Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is the second child of Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge. She is 2 years old.
5. Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge
The third child of Kate Middleton and Prince William was born on April 23. The child, whose name has not yet been released, is fifth in line for the throne. (Reuters/Hannah Mckay)
Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed a baby boy on April 23, making him fifth in line to the throne.
He was named after William's grandfather, Prince Charles, and the Duke's mentor -- Louis Mountbatten -- who was killed by a bomb in 1979.
6. Prince Henry of Wales
Britain's Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle announced that they would marry in the spring. He is sixth in line to the throne. (Reuters/Toby Melville)
Prince Henry of Wales – also referred to as Harry – is the sixth in line to the throne. He is the younger son of Charles, the Prince of Wales.
7. Duke of York
Prince Andrew is the third child of Queen Elizabeth II and her second son. (Reuters/Neil Hall)
Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is Queen Elizabeth II’s third child and second son. The 58-year-old is seventh in line of succession to the British throne.
8. Princess Beatrice of York
Princes Beatrice, 29, is Prince Andrew's oldest daughter. (Reuters/Toby Melville)
Princess Beatrice of York is Prince Andrew’s oldest daughter. She is 29 years old.
9. Princess Eugenie of York
Prince Eugenie, 28, is Prince Andrew's youngest daughter. (Reuters/Peter Nicholls)
At 28 years old, Princess Eugenie of York is the youngest daughter of Prince Andrew. She is ninth in line for the throne.
10. The Earl of Wessex
Prince Edward is the third son of Queen Elizabeth II. (Reuters/Ivan Alvarado)
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, is the third son of Queen Elizabeth II. The 54-year-old is her fourth child and 10th in line for the throne.
11. Viscount Severn
At 10 years old, James, the Viscount Severn, is the youngest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II. He is the only son of Prince Edward.
12. The Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, in the pink coat, is the oldest child of Prince Edward. (Reuters/Neil Hall)
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor is the oldest child of Prince Edward. Lady Louise, 14, is the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.
13. The Princess Royal
Princess Anne is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II. (Reuters/Hannah McKay)
Anne, the Princess Royal, is the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and her second child. At 67 years old, she is 13th in line of succession to the throne.
14. Mr. Peter Phillips
Peter Phillips, seen here with his wife Autumn, is the only son of Princess Anne. (Reuters/Bobby Yip)
Peter Phillips, 40, is the only son and oldest child of Anne, Princess Royal.
15. Miss Savannah Philips
Savannah Phillips is the first child of Peter Phillips and the first great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II. (Reuters/David Moir)
Savannah Ann Kathleen is the first child of Peter Phillips. The 7-year-old is also the first great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II.
16. Miss Isla Phillips
Isla Elizabeth Phillips, 6, is the daughter of Peter Phillips. She is 16th in line to the throne.
17. Mrs. Michael Tindall
Zara Tindall is the only daughter of Princess Anne. (Reuters/Stefan Wermuth)
Zara Tindall, 36, is the only daughter of Anne, Princess Royal. She is also Anne’s second child.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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