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    This is the official line of succession to the throne, in order

    The arrival of a new royal baby has changed things...

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    The arrival of a new royal baby has changed things...

    Following the birth of the new prince, Prince William and Kate Middleton's third child, the line of succession to the throne has changed a little bit.

    Thanks to the Succession to the Crown Act 2013, Princess Charlotte has made royal history by retaining her place in the queue, despite the arrival of a little brother.

    As weird as it is talking about it when she is still alive, we already know exactly what will happen when Queen Elizabeth dies, thanks to the leaked ‘Operation London Bridge’ plans.

    We also know that Prince Charles is the direct successor to the throne, but what happens if he abdicates, or worse, dies? Does Prince William step up? And what of Prince Harry, Prince Andrew or even Princess Beatrice?

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    Read on to find out the line of succession to the throne, from Prince Charles to Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester...

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    2. Prince William (son of Prince Charles, grandson of Queen Elizabeth II)

    3. Prince George (Son of Prince William, grandson of Prince Charles, great-grandson of Queen Elizabeth II)

    4. Princess Charlotte (Daughter of Prince William, granddaughter of Prince Charles, great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II)

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