Meet the Future Monarchs: Unveiling the Next Generation of the Royal Family
Discover the future of the royal family with our guide to the next generation Meet the adorable Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, along with their cousins and new additions to the family Learn all about their names, birth dates, and special moments
The British royal family continues to expand, and each new addition contributes to the lasting legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Prior to her passing at the age of 96 in September 2022, the beloved monarch had already welcomed eight grandchildren into the world, including Prince William and Prince Harry. However, it is her great-grandchildren who continue to capture our hearts and fascinate us to this day.
In December 2010, Elizabeth welcomed her first great-grandchild, Savannah Anne Kathleen, who was born to her daughter Anne's son, Peter Phillips, and his former wife, Autumn. The family grew even larger in March 2012 with the addition of Isla Elizabeth, Savannah's younger sister. However, it was Prince George's arrival in July 2013 that captured the world's attention. As the firstborn son of Prince William and his wife Kate, George immediately became third in line for the throne, and later moved up to second when his grandfather King Charles III took the throne in 2022. In fact, George had the honor of serving as one of four Pages of Honor at Charles' coronation in May 2023.
Upon the arrival of Mia, the children's group of lifelong companions grew to include many new cousins. Mia, daughter of Zara Tindall (née Phillips) and her husband, Mike Tindall, was born in January 2014.
In May 2015, George's younger sister, Princess Charlotte, was born, followed by their brother Prince Louis in April 2018. In terms of the royal line of succession, all three of William and Kate's children rank ahead of Harry. A source revealed to us exclusively one month after Louis' birth that Charlotte had established a strong bond with her siblings.
In May 2018, an insider revealed that the younger brother has been a great source of joy for her and she takes her role as a big sister very seriously. She can often be found by baby Louis' side, enjoying their time together. As time has passed, the siblings' bond has only grown stronger, and with the addition of new relatives, their playdates have become even more exciting.
Lena, the second daughter of Zara and Mike, was born in June 2018, just two months after Louis. The arrival of Harry and Meghan Markle's son, Archie, in May 2019 gave William and Kate's children a new cousin to play with. The family welcomed three more babies in 2021, starting with Princess Eugenie's first child, son August, in February, followed by the debut of Zara and Mike's son, Lucas, in May.
In June 2021, Harry and Meghan welcomed their daughter, Lilbet “Lili” Diana, into the world. Her first name pays homage to her great-grandmother Elizabeth, while her middle name is a touching tribute to Harry and William’s beloved mother, Princess Diana. Later in September 2021, Princess Beatrice, eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, also became a parent with the birth of her daughter Sienna.
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The Royal Family: Get to Know the Next Generation
The British royal family is constantly expanding, and each addition only adds to the remarkable legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Before her passing at the age of 96 in September 2022, the monarch had already welcomed eight grandchildren into the world, including renowned figures like Prince William and Prince Harry. However, it is the queen's great-grandchildren who continue to captivate and enchant us with their every move.
In December 2010, Elizabeth welcomed her first great-grandchild, Savannah Anne Kathleen, who was born to her daughter Anne's son, Peter Phillips, and his former spouse, Autumn. The family grew in March 2012 with the arrival of Isla Elizabeth, who became a big sister to Savannah. The world was captivated by the birth of Prince George in July 2013, the first son of William and Kate, who quickly became a beloved member of the royal family. At the time of his birth, George was third in line for the throne, but later moved up to second when King Charles III took the throne in 2022. In May 2023, George served as one of four Pages of Honor at Charles' coronation.
Upon the arrival of Mia, the children's group of lifelong friends grew as she became the first child of Zara Tindall (née Phillips) and her husband, Mike Tindall, born in January 2014.
William and Kate's three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – are all ahead of Prince Harry in the line of succession to the British throne. Princess Charlotte, who was born in May 2015, was followed by Prince Louis in April 2018. According to an exclusive source, just one month after Louis' arrival, Charlotte already had a strong bond with her new baby brother and older sibling.
In May 2018, the insider revealed that the younger brother has been a source of joy for the elder sister who takes her role as a big sister quite seriously. She is often found by baby Louis' side, enjoying their time together. As time passed, their bond has only strengthened and with the addition of more family members, playdates have become more exciting.
In June 2021, Harry and Meghan announced the arrival of their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana, completing the newest generation of royal babies.
In June 2021, Harry and Meghan welcomed their daughter, Lilbet "Lili" Diana, into the world. Her first name pays homage to her great-grandmother Elizabeth, while her middle name is a touching tribute to Princess Diana, just like her cousin Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Later in September 2021, Princess Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, joined the royal parents club with the birth of her first child, daughter Sienna.
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Meet Savannah
Peter and his former spouse, Autumn, were overjoyed to welcome their precious bundle of joy, Savannah Anne Kathleen, into the world in December of 2010. Weighing in at a healthy 8 pounds and 8 ounces, Savannah holds the distinguished title of being Queen Elizabeth II's eldest great-grandchild and is also Anne's first grandchild.
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Isla Joins the Family
Isla Elizabeth, the second daughter of Peter and Autumn, was delivered in March 2012 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where her older sister was also born. (Peter and Autumn announced their separation in February 2020 and finalized their divorce in June 2021.)
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Hello There, George!
The birth of Prince George Alexander Louis, weighing in at 8 pounds and 6 ounces, marked a momentous occasion for the Prince and Princess of Wales, who had wed just two years prior in April 2011. As the third in line to the throne, he immediately captured the hearts of the British public and royal enthusiasts around the world. Today, he remains a beloved member of the royal family and a future king in waiting.
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Oh My, Mia!
Zara gave birth to her first child with husband Mike in January 2014. Mia Grace, who is Anne's third grandchild, weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.
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Meet Little Miss Charlotte
Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, the second child of William and Kate, made her first public appearance in May 2015. Despite the birth of her younger brother, Prince Louis, she remains fourth in line to the throne, thanks to the Succession to the Crown Act of 2013.
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Louis Joins the Crew
The birth of Prince Louis Arthur Charles, the third child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, took place at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London in April 2018. Following in the footsteps of his older siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, the newborn made his public debut on the same day as his birth, when his parents presented him to the world outside the hospital. Within hours of his arrival, Prince Louis was already on his way home with his mother, who had given birth just seven hours earlier.
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Lena Makes Her Debut
Zara and Mike joyfully welcomed their second bundle of joy, a baby girl who they named Lena Elizabeth, paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth, in June of 2018. According to Buckingham Palace, the little princess weighed a healthy 9 pounds and 3 ounces upon her arrival. Prior to this birth, the queen's granddaughter had experienced the heartbreak of a miscarriage in 2016.
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Archie Arrives
Upon their son Archie's birth in May 2019, Harry and Meghan proudly presented him to the world at Windsor Castle just two days later. The new mom couldn't contain her joy as she exclaimed, "I have the two best guys in the world, so I'm really happy."
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Hello, August!
Eugenie and her spouse Jack Brooksbank welcomed their first child, a son named August Philip Hawke, in February 2021. According to a statement from Buckingham Palace, both the mother and baby were in good health, and Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Andrew, and Sarah Ferguson were all thrilled with the news. The choice of August's middle name was a tribute to Eugenie's grandfather, the late Prince Philip, who was the husband of the late queen.
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Lucas Makes an Entrance
Lucas Philip was born in a chaotic March 2021 birth on the bathroom floor, welcomed by Zara and Mike. He joins his sisters Mia and Lena and is named after the family's late patriarch, earning him the moniker "Philip."
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Baby Girl Lili Is Here
Meghan and Harry welcomed their second child, a daughter named Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, in June of this year. Lili's name pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, as Lilibet is the monarch's family nickname. Additionally, her middle name honors the memory of Harry's beloved late mother, the former Princess of Wales.
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Sweet Sienna Is Born
Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their daughter, Sienna Elizabeth, into the world in September 2021. Mozzi, who has a son from a previous relationship, shared a heartwarming photo of Sienna's tiny footprints on Instagram just a month later. "Our life together has just begun, and I can't wait to see all the amazing things that await us," he wrote in the caption.
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A Brother for August
Eugenie and her spouse joyfully celebrated the birth of their son, Ernest, in May 2023. In a birth announcement made the following month, the princess shared that Ernest's given name, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, pays homage to her grandfather, Ronald Ferguson.
