Royal Line of Succession Updated After Princess Eugenie Gives Birth
Summary
Princess Eugenie’s daughter, Adelaide Elizabeth Annina, has been added to the British royal line of succession as 15th in line to the throne. Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to move back to the UK with their children but will not resume official royal duties.Key Facts
- Adelaide Brooksbank was born on August 3 in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces.
- Adelaide is placed 15th in line to the British throne, right after her older brothers August and Ernest.
- Her birth moved Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and those below him down one place in the line of succession.
- Princess Eugenie named her daughter in honor of three people, including Queen Elizabeth II, her great-grandmother.
- Princess Eugenie's father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, remains 8th in line despite losing royal titles.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to return to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet, after living in California.
- Archie and Lilibet will attend British schools starting in September.
- Harry and Meghan will remain private individuals and non-working members of the royal family.
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