The New Royals

It will probably be some time before Queen Elizabeth II(opens in new tab) is succeeded by a new monarch, given that she has served as monarch for over 70 years and doesn't appear to have any intentions to retire or slow down anytime soon. However, there will ultimately be a new queen or, more likely, a king taking the throne because all ruling eras must end. The line of succession begins rather clearly-Prince Charles, Elizabeth's firstborn, would succeed her as ruler of the Commonwealth-but things quickly become complicated. The offspring of each firstborn heir break up the line of succession, then their children, instead of merely going through each generation in order of birth. Thus, Prince Louis, Prince William's 2-year-old son, might become king before either his uncle or great-uncle, the latter of whom will shortly be demoted to the ninth position with the impending birth of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's second child (opens in new tab). The monarchy and love are both! In this book, you will discover the next 10 British royals in line to become king or queen to help you understand the antiquated custom that has regulated the succession of the British royal family for centuries (with only a few minor adjustments in recent years.