London--Prince William's second child, due later this month, will be born fourth in line to inherit the British throne, behind their first child Prince George.
Everyone below the new royal baby will move down a place, starting with William's brother Prince Harry who will drop to fifth position.
The immediate line of succession to the throne includes Queen Elizabeth II's four children and their offspring:
1. PRINCE CHARLES, PRINCE OF WALES
-- Born 1948. Eldest son of Queen Elizabeth.
2. PRINCE WILLIAM, DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE
-- Born 1982. Charles' eldest son.
3. PRINCE GEORGE OF CAMBRIDGE
-- Born 2013. William's son.
4. PRINCE HENRY OF WALES
-- Born 1984. Charles' second son.
5. PRINCE ANDREW, DUKE OF YORK
-- Born 1960. Queen Elizabeth's second son.
6. PRINCESS BEATRICE OF YORK
-- Born 1988. Andrew's eldest daughter.
7. PRINCESS EUGENIE OF YORK
-- Born 1990. Andrew's second daughter.
8. PRINCE EDWARD, EARL OF WESSEX
-- Born 1964. Queen Elizabeth's third son.
9. JAMES, VISCOUNT SEVERN
-- Born 2007. Edward's son.
10. LADY LOUISE WINDSOR
-- Born 2003. Edward's daughter.
11. PRINCESS ANNE, PRINCESS ROYAL
-- Born 1950. Daughter of Queen Elizabeth.
12. PETER PHILLIPS
-- Born 1977. Anne's son.
13. SAVANNAH PHILLIPS
-- Born 2010. Phillips' eldest daughter.
14. ISLA PHILLIPS
-- Born 2012. Phillips' second daughter.
15. ZARA TINDALL
-- Born 1981. Anne's daughter.
16. MIA TINDALL
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