Who is next in line to the British throne?
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, is next in line to the British throne. He is the eldest son of King Charles III, and his eldest child, Prince George, is second in line.
William was born on 21 June 1982, the elder son of Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales. He became heir apparent when his father became king in September 2022.
After becoming heir, William was given the titles Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall. His wife, Catherine, became Princess of Wales.
The line of succession
After William, the line continues with his children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Prince Harry, William's younger brother, comes next.
The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 ended the rule that sons came before older daughters. This is why Princess Charlotte is ahead of her younger brother, Louis.
Succession follows descent from Princess Sophia of Hanover, and the monarch must be in communion with the Church of England.
William and Catherine married in 2011 at Westminster Abbey. They live in Windsor and have worked on causes including mental health, early childhood and the environment.