As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning royal, the monarchy must look to the future.
King Charles III ascended the throne, in accordance with British rule, just moments after Buckingham Palace announced that his mother died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96. Prior to promotion, King Charles had been the oldest and the longest-serving heir apparent in British history, with his eldest son, Prince William, now taking over that role.
While many knew Charles and William's new titles were coming, this is the first time the royal family has seen a shift in the line of succession in 76 years. And, there are many of the Queen's relatives—including Prince Harry and his two children with Meghan Markle, as well as Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie—who are also included in the monarchy's line-up of heirs.
And where do Prince George and Princess Charlotte fall?
Here's the line of succession for the British throne:
Prince William, Prince of Wales
King Charles III and the late Princess Diana's first child and Queen Elizabeth II's grandson.
Prince George
Prince William and Kate Middleton's oldest child, King Charles' grandson and Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchild.
The first and only daughter of Prince William and the Princess of Wales.
Prince William and Kate's third child.
King Charles' second son.
The first child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry's second child.
The second oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and younger brother to King Charles.
Princess Beatrice
The oldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli's first daughter.
Princess Eugenie
Prince Andrew's second daughter.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's son.
Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank
Eugenie and Jack's second son.
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
Queen Elizabeth's youngest son and and younger brother to King Charles.
James, Earl of Wessex
Son of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
Daughter of Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
The only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and and younger sister to King Charles.
The son of Princess Anne and ex husband Mark Phillips.
The first daughter of Peter Phillips and Autumn Phillips.
The second daughter of Peter Phillips and the great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II.
The daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.
This story was originally published on Sat. Sept. 10, 2022 at 4 a.m. PT.