Who Is the Next Heir to the British Throne? See the Complete Line of Succession

Find out who follows King Charles after he became monarch following Queen Elizabeth’s death in 2022

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince Louis of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping The Colour 2025 on June 14, 2025 in London, England. Trooping The Colour is a ceremonial parade celebrating the official birthday of the British Monarch. The event features over 1,400 soldiers and officers, accompanied by 200 horses. More than 400 musicians from ten different bands and Corps of Drums march and while performing

NEED TO KNOW

King Charles took on the British throne after his mother, Queen Elizabeth, died in 2022
Prince William is set to follow him as king in the future
There are currently 64 royal family members in the line of succession

Today, King Charles is on the British throne, with his older son, Prince William, set to take his place when the time comes. But what happens after that?

The line of succession for the British throne is long and rooted in centuries of history. It’s also been known to change pretty frequently — each time a senior royal welcomes another child into the family, the order switches around again.

It’s rare that someone is removed from the line of succession, but it has happened. There have also been calls for the former Prince Andrew to be taken out of the line after he was stripped of his royal titles and honors in 2025. However, to do so would require an Act of Parliament.

See the entire list of British nobility in order of their proximity to being the monarch of the United Kingdom, from the second in line to the 64th, and learn more about them here.

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King Charles

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With the death of Queen Elizabeth II in Sept. 2022, her eldest child immediately acceded to the throne and became King Charles III. His coronation took place on May 6, 2023.

His wife, Queen Camilla, would not be next in the line of succession; instead, she will be given the title of Queen Dowager when Prince William accedes.

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Prince William

Prince William, who became the Prince of Wales when Queen Elizabeth died, is the elder son of King Charles and the late Princess Diana, making him first in line to the throne.

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Prince George

Prince George is Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandson, King Charles’ grandson and Prince William’s eldest child with his wife Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. He’s currently second in line to the throne.

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Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte is Queen Elizabeth’s great-granddaughter, King Charles’ granddaughter and Prince William’s second child.

For the first time in history, a female royal’s spot in line to the throne was not bumped by the arrival of a younger brother. Thanks to the Succession to the Crown Act 2013, birth order determines who will become the next king or queen of the U.K., regardless of gender, making her third in line.

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Prince Louis

Prince Louis is Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandson, King Charles’ grandson and Prince William’s third child. He is fourth in line to the throne behind his older siblings.

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Prince Harry

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Prince Harry is Queen Elizabeth’s grandson and the younger son of King Charles and the late Princess Diana. He’s now fifth in line to the throne.

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Prince Archie

Archie Meghan Harry — Archie and Prince Harry.Sussex Royals

Prince Archie is Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandson, King Charles’ grandson and Prince Harry‘s first child with his wife, Meghan Markle.

Born Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor on May 6, 2019, he is sixth in line to the throne, and his official title was confirmed in March 2023 at the time of his sister’s christening after his grandfather became monarch.

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Princess Lilibet

Prince Harry and Meghan welcomed their daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, named after her great-grandmother and grandmother, in June 2021. Lili, as her parents call her, is seventh in line to the throne.

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

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Andrew is Queen Elizabeth’s second-oldest son. While he was second in line to the throne when he was born, he has moved down to eighth place as Charles had children and grandchildren.

The former Prince Andrew stepped back from royal duty in 2019 due to criticism surrounding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. In the fall of 2025, King Charles stripped his brother of his royal titles and honors, including those of a prince and the Duke of York. However, he currently retains his spot in the line of succession.

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Princess Beatrice

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Princess Beatrice is Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter and Prince Andrew’s elder daughter with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. She’s currently ninth in line to the throne.

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Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi

Her Royal Highess Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together early in the new year — The Royal Family/X

Princess Beatrice welcomed her first child with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in September 2021 (she is also a parent to his son Wolfie from a previous marriage, pictured with Edo and Sienna above). Sienna is currently tenth in line to the throne.

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Athena Elizabeth Mozzi

Princess Beatrice of York and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi; Baby Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi — Karwai Tang/WireImage; Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Princess Beatrice’s second child, Athena Elizabeth (whose middle name is a tribute to Beatrice’s late grandmother) joined their family in January 2025. She is 11th in line to the throne.

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Princess Eugenie

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Princess Eugenie is Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter and Prince Andrew’s younger daughter with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. She’s currently 12th in line to the throne.

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August Philip Hawke Brooksbank

August is the first child of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank. Born in February 2021, he was moved down in the line of succession just months later after the birth of his cousin (Princess Beatrice‘s daughter). He is now 13th in line.

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Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank

Ernest is Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s second son, born in May 2023. He was the first of Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandchildren to be born following her death. He is currently in the 14th spot in the line of succession.

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Prince Edward

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Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, is Queen Elizabeth’s youngest child. He is now 15th in line to the throne.

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James, Earl of Wessex

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James is Queen Elizabeth’s grandson and Prince Edward’s son. He’s 16th in line to the throne.

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Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor

Lady Louise is Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter and Prince Edward’s daughter. She’s currently 17th in line to the throne.

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Princess Anne

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Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter is currently 18th in line to the throne. Despite being older than two of her brothers, they come before her and her children in the line of succession due to their sex, as the absolute primogeniture rule wasn’t passed until after her birth. She may be the royal who has moved around the line of succession the most!

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Peter Phillips

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Peter is Queen Elizabeth’s grandson and the son of Princess Anne. He’s 19th in the line of succession.

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Savannah Phillips

Savannah is Queen Elizabeth’s great-granddaughter, Princess Anne’s granddaughter and Peter Phillips’ elder daughter. She’s currently 20th in line to the throne.

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Isla Phillips

Isla is Queen Elizabeth’s great-granddaughter, Princess Anne’s granddaughter and Peter Phillips’ younger daughter. She’s currently 20th in line to the throne.

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Zara Tindall

Zara is Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter and Princess Anne’s daughter. She’s currently 22nd in line to the throne.

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Mia Tindall

Mia is Queen Elizabeth’s great-granddaughter, Princess Anne’s granddaughter and Zara Tindall’s elder daughter with husband Mike Tindall. She’s currently 23rd in line to the throne.

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Lena Tindall

Lena is Queen Elizabeth’s great-granddaughter, Princess Anne’s granddaughter and Zara Tindall’s younger daughter with husband Mike Tindall. She’s currently 24th in line to the throne.

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Lucas Tindall

Mike Tindall with his son Lucas at the Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials in Norfolk where Zara Tindall is competing. Picture date: Thursday April 14, 2022. — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

Lucas is Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandson, Princess Anne’s grandson and Zara Tindall’s third child with husband Mike Tindall. He’s currently 25th in line to the throne.

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David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon

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The son of Princess Margaret (sister of Queen Elizabeth) and Antony Armstrong-Jones. He’s currently 26th in line to the throne.

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Charles Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley

The grandson of Princess Margaret and the only son of David Armstrong-Jones and Serena Armstrong-Jones, Countess of Snowdon. He’s 27th in line to the throne, just behind his father.

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Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones

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The granddaughter of Princess Margaret and the only daughter of David Armstrong-Jones and Serena Armstrong-Jones, Countess of Snowdon. She’s currently 28th in line to the throne, after her older brother.

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Lady Sarah Chatto

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The only daughter of Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones and the only niece of Queen Elizabeth. She was seventh in line of succession to the British throne at the time of her birth and is currently 29th.

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Samuel Chatto

The grandson of Princess Margaret and older son of Sarah and Daniel Chatto, who is currently 30th in the line of succession.

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Arthur Chatto

The grandson of Princess Margaret and younger son of Sarah and Daniel Chatto. He sits at 31st in line to the throne.

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Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

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The son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott. He is currently 32nd in the line of succession to the British throne as well as the first in line not descended from the Queen’s father, King George VI.

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Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster

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The only son of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. He’s currently 33rd in line to the throne. He’s also the heir apparent to the dukedom of Gloucester.

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Xan Windsor, Lord Culloden

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(Pictured: Xan’s parents, Alexander Windsor And Dr. Claire Booth.) Xan is behind his father in the line of succession, currently at 34th.

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Lady Cosima Windsor

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(Pictured: Cosima’s parents Alexander Windsor and Dr. Claire Booth.) Cosima is after her father and brother in the line of succession, making her 35th.

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Lady Davinia Lewis

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The elder daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and his wife Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. Currently 36th in line to the throne.

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Senna Lewis

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The daughter of Lady Davina Lewis and Gary Lewis. She’s currently 37th in line to the throne, behind her mother.

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Tane Lewis

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(Pictured: Tāne’s parents Lady Davina Windsor and Gary Lewis.) The son of Lady Davina Lewis and Gary Lewis. He’s currently 38th in line to the throne. Until March 2015, Tāne was ahead of Senna in the line of succession. When the Succession to the Crown Act 2013 took effect in all Commonwealth realms in 2015, Senna became the nearest relative of the reigning monarch to be affected by the change in law.

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Lady Rose Gilman

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The younger daughter of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and his wife Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. Currently 39th in line to the throne.

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Lyla Gilman

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(Pictured: Lyla’s parents Lady Rose Gilman and George Gilman.) Lyla is currently 40th in line to the throne, behind her mother.

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Rufus Gilman

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(Pictured: Rufus’ parents Lady Rose Gilman and George Gilman.) Rufus is currently 41st in line to the throne, behind his mother and sister.

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Prince Edward, Duke of Kent

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He is a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth through their fathers, Prince George, Duke of Kent, and King George VI, who were brothers. He is currently 42nd in line to the throne.

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George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews

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The elder son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and his wife Katharine, Duchess of Kent, is 43rd in line.

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Lady Amelia Windsor

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The youngest child of George Windsor, Earl of St. Andrews and Sylvana Tomaselli. Because her father converted to Roman Catholicism to marry her mother, he lost his succession rights.

However, when the 2013 Succession to the Crown Act was passed, it granted him succession rights once again. Lady Amelia’s two older siblings were confirmed in the Catholic faith and therefore gave up their succession rights. As such, she is the only heir of her father to maintain a position in the line of succession, at 44th.

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Albert Windsor

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The eldest son of Lord Nicholas Windsor and Princess Paola Doimi de Lupis Frankopan Šubić Zrinski. Although his father lost his right to succession by converting to Roman Catholicism, he is 45th in line to the British throne.

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Leopold Windsor

The second son of Lord Nicholas Windsor and Princess Paola Doimi de Lupis Frankopan Šubić Zrinski. He is 46th in line to the British throne.

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Louis Windsor

(Pictured: Louis’ parents Lord Nicholas Windsor and wife Paola Doimi de Lupis de Frankopan.) He is 47th in line to the throne.

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Lady Helen Taylor

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The daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and his wife Katharine, Duchess of Kent. She is currently 48th in the line of succession.

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Columbus Taylor

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The eldest son of Lady Helen Taylor and Timothy Verner Taylor. He is currently 49th in the line of succession, behind his mother.

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Cassius Taylor

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The second child of Lady Helen Taylor and Timothy Verner Taylor. He is currently 50th in the line of succession, behind his older brother.

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Eloise Taylor

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The daughter of Lady Helen Taylor and Timothy Verner Taylor. She is currently 51st in the line of succession.

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Estella Taylor

The fourth child of Lady Helen Taylor and Timothy Verner Taylor. She is currently 52nd in the line of succession.

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Prince Michael of Kent

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A paternal first cousin of Queen Elizabeth. He was seventh in the line of succession to the British throne at the time of his birth, but he now sits at 53rd.

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Lord Frederick Windsor

Service of Thanksgiving for Professor Stephen Hawking, Westminster Abbey, London, UK - 15 Jun 2018 — Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock

The son of Prince Michael of Kent and Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz. He is currently 54th in the line of succession, behind his father.

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Maud Windsor

Christening of Miss Maud Elizabeth Daphne Marina Windsor, St James's Palace, London, Britain - 16 Dec 2013 — Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock

The elder daughter of Lord Frederick Windsor and Sophie Winkleman. She is currently 55th in line to the throne.

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Isabella Windsor

(Pictured: Isabella’s parents Lady and Lord Frederick Windsor.) The younger daughter of Lord Frederick Windsor and Sophie Winkleman. She is currently 56th in line to the throne.

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Lady Gabriella Kingston

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The daughter of Prince Michael of Kent and Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz. She is currently 57th in line to the throne.

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Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy

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A first cousin of the Queen. At the time of her birth in 1936, she was sixth in line to the throne. She is currently 58th.

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James Ogilvy

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The elder child and only son of Sir Angus Ogilvy and Princess Alexandra of Kent. He is currently 59th in the line of succession, behind his mother.

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Alexander Ogilvy

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The younger child and only son of James Ogilvy and Julia Caroline Rawlinson. He is currently 60th in the line of succession.

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Flora Vesterberg

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The older child and only daughter of James Ogilvy and Julia Caroline Rawlinson. She is currently 61st in the line of succession.

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Marina Ogilvy

The daughter of Sir Angus Ogilvy and Princess Alexandra of Kent. She’s currently 62nd in the line of succession.

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Christian Mowatt

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The son of Marina Ogilvy and Paul Mowatt. He is 63rd in line to the throne.

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Zenouska Mowatt

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The daughter of Marina Ogilvy and Paul Mowatt. She is currently 64th in the line of succession.

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