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Prince Andrew has been stripped of his royal titles and is effectively banished from royal duties, leading to public humiliation and ongoing questions about his past associations, with some suggesting he may face legal scrutiny in the US.
King Charles III's cancer diagnosis has sparked renewed interest in the royal line of succession, with Prince William stepping up his royal responsibilities as the next in line for the throne. As the king prioritizes his health, Prince Harry made a brief visit to the U.K. to see his ailing father, but did not have a reunion with his brother, Prince William. The line of succession includes Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Prince Harry, with King Charles III's cancer diagnosis bringing attention to the future of the British monarchy.
The House speaker's race in the United States has been prolonged as Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough support, potentially causing a constitutional crisis as there is currently no one second in line for the presidency. Without a permanent speaker, the House is unable to conduct any business, including voting on important resolutions and reaching a spending deal to prevent a government shutdown. The line of succession, as outlined by the Constitution and the 1947 Presidential Line of Succession Act, includes Vice President Kamala Harris, followed by various Cabinet officials. The longer the House goes without electing a permanent speaker, the greater the risk of a constitutional crisis.
A new poll conducted by the Mail on Sunday reveals that over half of Britons surveyed believe Prince Harry should be removed from the line of succession to prevent him from ever becoming King. Only 27% opposed the idea, while 21% had no opinion. The poll also showed that over half of respondents believed Harry, Meghan, and their children should have their titles removed. In contrast, Prince William's popularity fared better, with over 75% of respondents thinking he and Kate were doing well in their new roles. The poll also indicated a boost in support for King Charles, with 70% of people saying he was performing his duties well.
Princess Eugenie, niece of King Charles III, has given birth to her second son, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, who weighed just over 7 pounds at birth. The baby boy is named after his "great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George and my Grandpa Ronald." Ernest now follows big brother August Philip Hawke Brooksbank in Britain's royal line of succession. Eugenie shared two photos of baby Ernest on Instagram and said that August is already loving being a big brother.
Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed a baby boy on May 30, naming him Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank after his great great great grandfather King George V, his grandpa George, and Eugenie's grandpa Ronald. The princess is eleventh in line to the throne and her son is now twelfth.
King Charles III's coronation ceremony takes place on May 6, with the 74-year-old and Queen Camilla being crowned in a celebration at London's Westminster Abbey. The royal family is experiencing its first shift in the line of succession in 76 years after the Queen's passing. Prince William, Prince Harry, and their children are included in the monarchy's long roster of heirs. The line of succession for the British throne includes King Charles III, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, Prince Harry, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, Prince Andrew, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, James, Viscount Severn, Princess Anne, Peter Phillips, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, and Zara Tindall.
Queen Elizabeth II's death has brought attention to the British monarchy's line of succession, which includes three generations of direct heirs. Prince Charles, who has been the heir apparent since he was three years old, is set to become the oldest monarch to be crowned in British history. The royal family tree can be traced back nearly 1,200 years.
Princess Anne's children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, were not given royal titles at birth so that they could have a simpler childhood. This decision allowed them to pursue fulfilling careers outside of royal duties. Despite lacking royal titles, they are still technically in the line to the British throne due to their parentage. Peter's two daughters and Zara's three children also do not hold royal titles.
Simon Abney-Hastings, the 15th Earl of Loudoun, who is the only person other than those in the line of succession who could actually have a claim on the throne, has been invited to King Charles III's coronation. Abney-Hastings is a direct ancestor of George, Duke of Clarence, whose line of succession was overlooked in favor of King Edward IV, who was illegitimate according to British medieval historian Michael Jones. Abney-Hastings inherited the ancient Scottish title of Earl of Loudoun from his father, who emigrated from the UK to Australia in 1960.
Simon Abney-Hastings, the 15th Earl of Loudoun, who could have a claim on the British throne, has been invited to King Charles III's coronation. British medieval historian Michael Jones discovered a document in Rouen cathedral in France two decades ago, which he says is proof that King Edward IV was illegitimate. As a result, Jones has argued, Edward was not the rightful heir to the throne, and the line of succession should instead have gone through Edward's younger brother George, Duke of Clarence, who is a direct ancestor of Abney-Hastings.