Princess Charlotte is destined to get this royal title that's only been held by seven people

It's pretty fancy.

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Amy Sedghi
By Amy Sedghi
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It's pretty fancy.

The royals, their titles and the meanings behind them can be a complex system to get your head around.

When Prince Charles becomes king, there will inevitably be some changes - and then again when his son, Prince William ascends to the throne.

According to The Mirror, it's likely that once Charles becomes King, William will be given the title of The Prince of Wales, with his children becoming Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis of Wales.

But it's actually, when Prince William becomes king that Charlotte could inherit a historic royal title that's only be held by seven people.

The high-ranking title of The Princess Royal - currently held by Princess Anne - is usually given to the eldest daughter of the monarch. Princess Charlotte then, would be next to inherit the title, but only once the previous holder is no longer alive.

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Princess Mary, the eldest daughter of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria was the first to hold the title of The Princess Royal, and since there have only been six more. These include: Princess Louisa Maria (daughter of King James II and VII), Princess Anne (King George II), Princess Charlotte (King George III), Princess Victoria (Queen Victoria), Princess Louise (King Edward VII), Princess Mary (King George V) and Princess Anne (Queen Elizabeth II).

Kate Middleton and Prince William's second child, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, was born on the 2nd May 2015 at the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London.

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The seven-year-old was most recently seen attending gymnastics, swimming, and hockey matches at the Commonwealth Games alongside her parents. She delighted royal fans with the series of animated faces she made whilst watching the competitions, taking after her mother who is also a passionate sports spectator.

It's believed the Cambridges are making a big move, relocating from Kensington Palace to Adelaide Cottage on the royal Windsor estate over the latter summer months, just before the new school term begins.

There's been much speculation about the move, with royal watchers stating that it would enable the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to attend the same school in Berkshire.

Amy Sedghi
Amy Sedghi

Amy Sedghi is a freelance journalist, specialising in health and fitness, travel, beauty, sustainability and cycling.

Having started her career in The Guardian newsroom working with an award-winning team, Amy's proud to have reported on a variety of topics, speaking to a range of voices and travelling far and wide to do so. From interviews on ski lifts to writing up breaking stories outside courtrooms, Amy is used to reporting from a range of locations (she’s even been known to type up a story in a tent).

She also loves being active, spending time outdoors and travelling - with some of her favourite features she’s worked on combining all three. Cycling and eating her way round the Isle of Man, learning to sail on the Côte d'Azur and traversing the Caminito del Rey path in Spain are just some of her highlights.

Covering a diverse range of subjects appeals to Amy. One minute she may be writing about her online styling session with Katie Holmes’ stylist and the next she’s transporting readers to the basketball courts of Haringey where she joined a group trying to lower knife crime in the capital.

While at university, Amy was awarded The Media Society bursary. Following her stint at the Guardian, Amy worked at Google and as well as writing for Marie Claire, she regularly contributes interviews, features and articles to National Geographic Traveller, The Guardian, The Independent, The Telegraph, Stylist, Refinery29, Glorious Sport, Cycling Weekly and Rouleur.

When she’s not writing, Amy can be found trying to get through her towering stack of books-to-read, cycling down at Herne Hill Velodrome or looking for the next place to eat and drink with friends.

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