Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.
She was a symbol of stability in a era that saw the decline of the British empire and chaos in her own family.
She died on Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
Her Majesty leaves behind her son, King Charles III to take over the throne.
As Prince Charles becomes king, the order of succession for Britain's monarchy is as follows:
1. Prince William, the eldest son of Charles and the late Princess Diana. He is married to Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge. Their three children follow him in the line of succession. William and Kate are now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Cornwall. William is also expected to inherit Charles' Prince of Wales title, however, this is not automatic and needs to be created by his father.
2. Prince George of Cambridge and Cornwall, born in July 2013.
3. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and Cornwall, born in May 2015.
4. Prince Louis of Cambridge and Cornwall, born in April 2018.
5. Prince Harry, the younger son of Charles and Diana.
6. Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, born to Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in May 2019. Now technically a prince and would be known as Prince Archie of Sussex if he chooses to use the title.
7. Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, born in June 2021. Now technically a princess and would be known as Princess Lilibet of Sussex if she chooses to use the title.
8. Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's second-eldest son.
9. Princess Beatrice, elder daughter of Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson.
10. Sienna Elizabeth, daughter of Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, born in September 2021.
11. Princess Eugenie, Andrew and Ferguson's younger daughter.
12. August Brooksbank, born to Eugenie and James Brooksbank in February 2021.
13. Prince Edward, the Queen and Philip's youngest child.
14. James, Viscount Severn, the younger child of Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
15. Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, Edward and Sophie's daughter.
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