The royal family line of succession is deeply rooted in centuries of history, but Princess Beatrice’s new baby has pushed down one key member.
Royal fans were delighted to hear the news that Princess Beatrice had given birth to a baby girl on 22 January, at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London.
Her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, announced the news on Instagram, and said: “Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. We welcomed Baby Athena into our lives last week.
“She is tiny and absolutely perfect. We are all (including Wolfie and Sienna) already completely besotted with her.”
However, the new royal arrival shakes up the deep-rooted line of succession, meaning one key member is further from the throne than she was before.
Let’s take a look at all the royals in line to the throne – of which there are 63…
Prince William
However, the new royal arrival shakes up the deep-rooted line of succession, meaning one key member is further from the throne than she was before.
Let’s take a look at all the royals in line to the throne – of which there are 63…
Prince William
William became the Prince of Wales when his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II died.
He is the eldest son of King Charles and Princess Diana, making him first in line to the throne – and most likely out of all royals, the future king.
Prince George
George is King Charles’ grandson, and is the eldest son of William and Kate, making him second in line to throne.
As his father is likely to become king much later in his life, it’s quite possible that George will be the future king in decades to come.
Princess Charlotte
Queen Elizabeth II made a vital change to how the line of succession works during her monarchy.
Before the Succession to the Crown Act 2013, eldest sons always determined who was closest in line.
But now a female royal’s spot in line to the throne is not bumped by the arrival of a younger brother.
Prince Louis
(Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
(Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Because of the Succession to the Crown Act 2013, Louis is fourth in line to the throne behind his older siblings.
Before the act was in place, he would have taken over is older sister as third in line, just because of his gender.
Prince Harry
(Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
(Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Despite stepping back from his role as a senior royal, Harry is still fifth in line to the throne.
He is Queen Elizabeth’s grandson, but was the youngest son of King Charles and Princess Diana.
Therefore William’s children automatically get bumped further up in the line.
Prince Archie
(Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)
(Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Archie is Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandson, but was only given his official title when his grandfather King Charles came to the throne.
His official title was confirmed in March 2023 at the time of his sister’s christening, and he is sixth in line to the throne.
Princess Lilibet
Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor is seventh in line to the throne, as she is the youngest child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Prince Andrew
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(Christopher Furlong – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Despite stepping back from royal duty due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew remains eighth in line to the thrown, as the second eldest son of Queen Elizabeth.
Princess Beatrice
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(Jonathan Brady – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Andrew’s eldest daughter Beatrice is ninth in line to the throne, and is married to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
The two welcomed the arrival of their second child, Athena, just one week ago.
Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi
Sienna is the first child of Beatrice and Edoardo, and was born in 2021.
She is currently tenth in line to the throne.
Athena Elizabeth Mozzi
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(PA)
Athena is the latest arrival to the royal family, born on 22 January 2025.
She is 11th in line to the throne, overtaking her auntie – Princess Eugenie.
Princess Eugenie
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(Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Eugenie is currently 12th in line to the throne, as Prince Andrew’s younger daughter.
August Philip Hawke Brooksbank
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(Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
August is the first child of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, and is currently 13th in line after the birth of his cousin.
Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank
In 2023, Princess Eugenie gave birth to her second son, who is currently 14th in line.
He was also the first of Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandchildren to be born following her death.
Prince Edward
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(Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
The youngest child of the late Queen has been pushed down to 15th in line to the throne.
James, Earl of Wessex
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(Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
The Queen’s grandson James, son of Prince Edward, is now 16th in line to throne following all of his cousins.
Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor
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(Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Prince Edward’s daughter Lady Louise is 17th in line.
Princess Anne
(Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
(Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)
Anne was the only daughter of the Queen, and despite being older than two of her brothers, they come before her and her children in the line of succession due to their gender.
The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 wasn’t passed until after her birth.
But there are many other members of the royal family that are distantly in line to the throne…
19.Peter Phillips
20.Savannah Phillips
21.Isla Phillips
22.Zara Tindall
23.Mia Tindall
24.Lena Tindall
25.Lucas Tindall
26.David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon
27.Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley
28.Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones
29.Lady Sarah Chatto
30.Samuel Chatto
31.Arthur Chatto
32.Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
33.Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster
34.Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden
35.Lady Cosima Windsor
36.Lady Davinia Lewis
37.Senna Lewis
38.Tane Lewis
39.Lady Rose Gilman
40.Lyla Gilman
41.Rufus Gilman
42.Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
43.George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews
44.Lady Amelia Windsor
45.Albert Windsor
46.Leopold Windsor
47.Louis Windsor
48.Lady Helen Taylor
49.Columbus Taylor
50.Cassius Taylor
51.Eloise Taylor
52.Estella Taylor
53.Prince Michael of Kent
54.Lord Frederick Windsor
55.Maud Windsor
56.Isabella Windsor
57.Lady Gabriella Kingston
58.Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy
59.James Ogilvy
60.Alexander Ogilvy
61.Flora Vesterberg
61.Marina Ogilvy
62.Christian Mowatt
63.Zenouska Mowatt
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Topics: Royal Family, King Charles III, Prince Harry, Prince William, Prince George, UK News
Prince George ‘persuaded’ King Charles to finally change ancient royal rule
Prince George managed to ask his grandad King Charles to overturn a centuries-old tradition for the 2023 Coronation
Being a grandparent is the same for anyone, and even Royalty it seems after Prince George managed to persuade his grandad, the King, to break an ancient tradition.
Little George was only nine-years-old when he is alleged to have persuaded King Charles III to break a centuries-old rule for his coronation, that took place in 2023.
It was at the coronation that the heir made a good point about the dress-code which could spark some nasty comments back at school.
According to a source who spoke the incident, the King was all ears when it came to his grandson asking for a slight tweak.
During the event on May 6 last year, Prince George, now 11, could be seen alongside his brother Prince Louis and sister Princess Charlotte, donning black trousers instead of the golden breeches and white tights we are used to seeing.
An insider at the palace told LBC that George was already a ‘mature’ young boy at his age.
The person disclosed: “The King is very keen to show those in the line of succession, his natural heirs, at the centre of his Coronation.
Prince George apparently asked his grandad, King Charles, to change an ancient rule at his coronation. (GARETH CATTERMOLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“Even though he is only nine, George is very mature and already has a deep understanding of the roles of his grandfather and father, as well as his future role.
“This task is a wonderful sign of the future being laid out by the King.”
The tradition sees Pages of Honour boys having to wear tights, or knee breeches.
The source claimed that George ‘wasn’t keen on wearing tights and becoming a subject of ribaldry at school’, and asked for the uniform to be changed, as per The Mirror.
This led to the King making amendments and agreeing that the pages could instead wear trousers to the Coronation, according to The Mail.
George pictured with his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, at their grandad’s coronation. (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
The King’s other Pages of Honour who appeared beside George were Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, 13, Nicholas Barclay, 13, and Ralph Tollemache, 12.
On the other side, the Queen Consort’s Pages of Honour are her grandsons, Gus and Louis Lopes, Freddy Parker Bowles, and her great-nephew, Arthur Elliot who also wore a red frock coat with gold trimmings, white breeches and white gloves.
Another rule that was seemingly changed as that the role traditionally goes to boys aged 12 to 15, however, George apparently showed a ‘deep interest’ in the ceremony and was added to the line-up.
As part of the ceremony, George walked behind his grandad to help with carrying his robes as he entered and left the Westminster Abbey.
Prince George apparently asked his grandad, King Charles, to change an ancient rule at his coronation. (GARETH CATTERMOLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
“Even though he is only nine, George is very mature and already has a deep understanding of the roles of his grandfather and father, as well as his future role.
“This task is a wonderful sign of the future being laid out by the King.”
The tradition sees Pages of Honour boys having to wear tights, or knee breeches.
The source claimed that George ‘wasn’t keen on wearing tights and becoming a subject of ribaldry at school’, and asked for the uniform to be changed, as per The Mirror.
This led to the King making amendments and agreeing that the pages could instead wear trousers to the Coronation, according to The Mail.
In less than a year, Prince George will be forced to begin abiding by a decades-old Royal tradition.
Today (22 July), the eldest child of The Prince and Princess of Wales turns 11 years old.
To mark the occasion, his mother, Kate Middleton, 42, posted a black-and-white snap of the young Royal wearing a suit to Instagram.
In the caption, she wrote: “Wishing Prince George a very happy 11th birthday today!”
Interestingly, this image is a major departure from Royal tradition as pictures of the future King and his siblings Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six, have always been released in colour.
George’s birthday celebrations also come after a hectic period of travelling and public engagements for the young Royal.
These included the men’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin and Taylor Swift’s concert at Wembley Stadium – both of which he attended with his father, Prince William, 42.
However, everything could change next year when George turns 12 as he may no longer be allowed to travel with William.
As George is second in line to the throne after his dad, there is a longstanding royal rule in place which prohibits the pair from travelling together, in case of disaster.
Prince George may not be allowed to travel with his family once he turns 12. (Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images)
Prince George may not be allowed to travel with his family once he turns 12. (Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images)
Therefore, it’s likely that the rule will come into effect when the prince turns 12 in July 2025.
Of course, George isn’t the only royal to be torn away from his parents.
King Charles III’s former pilot, Graham Laurie, has previously claimed the same royal decree applied to William once he turned 12 in 1994.
“We flew all four: the Prince, the Princess, Prince William and Prince Harry, up until Prince William was 12 years old,” he explained to OK! magazine.
“After that, he had to have a separate aircraft and we could only fly all four together when they were young with the written permission of Her Majesty.
“When William became 12, he would fly normally in a 125 from Northolt and we would fly the 146 out with the other three on.”
It’s not yet known if the rule will be enforced. (Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images)
It’s not yet known if the rule will be enforced. (Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images)
At the time of writing, it’s not known whether the rule will be upheld when it comes to George.
Heirs to the throne usually have to ask permission from the monarch before travelling together, as was the case back in 2014, when Prince William and his wife flew to Australia with their children.
At the time of the incident, the royal press office told BBC’s Newsround: “They had to ask the Queen for permission, but she said yes.
“While there is no official rule on this, and royal heirs have travelled together in the past, it is something that the Queen has the final say on.”
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Topics: Prince George, Prince William, Royal Family, King Charles III, Kate Middleton
When Prince George will likely be separated from Prince William and Princess Charlotte as royal ban enforced
Prince George will be entering a new chapter of his life
Prince George is about to embark on a pretty big shakeup in his life and it’s all to do with royal tradition.
If you didn’t know already, things are about to change for Prince George as well as his sister, too.
Not only will he be separated from his sister, Princess Charlotte, but also from his parents.
Let’s get into the details.
Big changes are coming up for Prince George (Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Big changes are coming up for Prince George (Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Why is Prince George being separated from his sister and parents?
The oldest child of Prince William and Princess Kate, Prince George will soon embark on an important year of his life.
If the family follows royal tradition, he’ll be forced to travel separately on royal visits and tours.
This is because it has always been customary to protect the royal line and the rules would mean that the two royal members in succession can’t be together.
For Prince William, he travelled with his family until he turned 12.
King Charles’ former pilot, Graham Laurie explained to OK! Magazine that it changed when he reached of age: “We flew all four: the Prince, the Princess, Prince William and Prince Harry, up until Prince William was 12 years old.
“After that, he had to have a separate aircraft and we could only fly all four together when they were young with the written permission of Her Majesty.
“When William became 12, he would fly normally in a 125 from Northolt and we would fly the 146 out with the other three on.”
It’s part of royal tradition (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
It’s part of royal tradition (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Why is it a rule to separate the line of succession?
To put it simply, it’s to preserve at least one person who is in line to the throne if the other were to die.
For example, there have been a few instances of accidents and deaths in the Royal Family such as Prince Philip’s sister Princess Cecilie who died in an air accident in 1937.
In 1942 Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle Prince George was also killed and in 1972 the late Queen’s cousin, Prince William of Gloucester died.
What would have happened if Prince Philip was with his sister that day, or if Queen Elizabeth II was with her uncle on the day her uncle was killed and so on?
It could potentially mean the end of the succession line.
There isn’t long until the ‘rule’ could be enforced (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
There isn’t long until the ‘rule’ could be enforced (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
When does the royal rule come into force?
Prince George may have to travel separately from July 2025 on his 12th birthday, as he is second in line to the throne,
While it isn’t set in stone, the unwritten rule has been in place for decades and it isn’t just based on superstition, as in the past members of the royal family have died in plane crashes and so have international politicians.
Have there been any exceptions?
Actually, yes!
William broke tradition in 2014 when he and wife Kate were granted special permission to fly with their three children together for their Australian tour.
At the time, the royal press office told BBC’s Newsround: “They had to ask the Queen for permission, but she said yes.
“While there is no official rule on this, and royal heirs have traveled together in the past, it is something that the Queen has the final say on.”
So we might see them all fly together once again in the future.
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Topics: Royal Family, Prince George, Prince William, UK News
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Prince George soon to be separated from Prince William and Princess Charlotte as royal ban is enforced
Things will change for the Prince and Princess of Wales’ eldest child from July 2025
He may only be 11 years of age, but being second in line to the British throne means things are about to get serious for little Prince George.
In fact, within the next eight months, the young royal will likely be separated from his much-loved siblings and parents in one heartbreaking respect as part of a long-standing tradition which helps future Kings prepare for the role.
Prince George is the eldest of Prince William and Princess Kate’s children, followed closely by Princess Charlotte, nine, and their youngest, Prince Louis, six.
And while no one is expecting the youngster to ascend to the top of the monarchy anytime soon – being that his own father is only 42, and his grandfather King Charles only rose to the role in 2022 – you can never be too certain when a Royal will be expected to step up to the plate.
Think of the late Queen Elizabeth II, for example – Charles’ mother – who got to the throne aged just 25.
And her father, George VI, stepped in suddenly after his brother Edward VIII’s shock abdication.
What we’re basically saying is, there’s no way of knowing when exactly a Prince or Princess will become King or Queen, and as such, Prince George’s official preparations are set to kick off in July 2025, when he celebrates his 12th birthday.
these traditions, however, will see the Prince travelling across the globe more frequently in the coming years, all the time separated from both his younger siblings and his parents.
As Prince William is the first in line to the throne, royal rules mean that the two members in succession can’t be together in case of a worst case scenario, such as a plane crash.
Travelling separately would mean that an heir to the throne is protected, and keeps the monarchy stable.
Prince William, for instance, always travelled with his family, including his late mother, father, and brother until he turned 12.
King Charles’s former pilot, Graham Laurie explained to OK! magazine: “We flew all four: the Prince, the Princess, Prince William and Prince Harry, up until Prince William was 12 years old.
George also won’t be able to travel with his father (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
“After that, he had to have a separate aircraft and we could only fly all four together when they were young with the written permission of Her Majesty.
“When William became 12, he would fly normally in a 125 from Northolt and we would fly the 146 out with the other three on.”
While it isn’t set in stone, the unwritten rule has been in place for decades, and it isn’t just based on superstition, as past members of the royal family have died in plane crashes.
In 1937, Prince Philip’s sister Princess Cecilie died in an air accident. In 1942, Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle Prince George was also killed in a similar incident, as was the late Queen’s cousin, Prince William of Gloucester, in 1972.
However, the travel arrangements are up to the monarch’s discretion, so King Charles or Prince William could change them at any point if they wanted to.
am has previously broken tradition in 2014, when he and wife Kate were granted special permission to fly with their three children together for their Australian tour – just to make travel simpler than separating them all.
At the time, the royal press office told BBC’s Newsround: “They had to ask the Queen for permission, but she said yes.
“While there is no official rule on this, and royal heirs have traveled together in the past, it is something that the Queen has the final say on.”
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