After Queen Elizabeth II, her eldest son, Charles, immediately became King Charles III; the current line of succession places his elder son, William, Prince of Wales, as next in line, followed by William's children (George, Charlotte, Louis), then Prince Harry and his children, and so on down the line.
Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in January 2020. Angry about media intrusion, they were frustrated that Buckingham Palace prevented them developing their "SussexRoyal" brand. Harry remains a prince and is fifth in line to the throne.
Camilla didn't inherit anything. Those jewels are part of the state jewels. She can wear them but they're not hers. Camilla like others can wear the jewels but they are the British royal history.
According to Nick Barratt, the genealogy expert of the show which traces back the roots of famous names, Depp is a member of the British royal family. "Depp is likely 20th cousins with the Queen, the connection being a shared grandfather," said Barratt.
The wishes of the existing monarch mattered quite a lot - Henry VIII was able to disinherit his daughters. With that the case, Elizabeth chose James because he was the most sensible candidate for her - Protestant, had a legitimate (if distant) claim, and was already a monarch. The best possible resume.
Yes, Queen Elizabeth I(I) likely regretted the execution of Mary, Queen of Scots, on a personal level, feeling conflicted about ordering the death of a fellow monarch and cousin, though she was driven by political necessity to eliminate the threat Mary posed to her throne. She showed signs of remorse, like blaming her ministers for acting too quickly after signing the death warrant, but ultimately felt it was a necessary, albeit painful, act to secure her reign.
Yes, it's true that Beyoncé is distantly related to Queen Elizabeth II, specifically as her 25th cousin, once removed, connected by their shared ancestor, King Henry II, making "Queen B" a real-life royal relative. Their lineage traces back through French and Acadian roots, linking them through centuries of family lines.
First off, Pitt and Queen Elizabeth II were 25th cousins. And that's how they share a common ancestor—Henry II of England. As per reports by Business Insider, Pitt and the late Queen are 25th cousins, twice removed. This places the actor in a royal lineage dating back to the 12th century.
Madonna – Britain's Queen Camilla
This is according to a records archive that was published by the website ancestry.co.uk. Madge and Camilla can both trace their history back to a man named Zacharie Cloutier, which makes Madonna and Queen Camilla 10th cousins.
While Johnny Depp's medical records aren't fully public, court documents from his defamation trial revealed he was diagnosed with ADHD, depression, and substance abuse, with testimony mentioning potential bipolar disorder and difficulties with emotional regulation, often linked to self-medication for these conditions. He struggled with opioid dependency and other substances, using them partly to cope with ADHD symptoms and emotional distress.
Queen Camilla experienced a chest infection, later revealed to be a form of pneumonia, which forced her to cancel engagements in late 2024, leading to ongoing post-viral fatigue requiring rest and a modified schedule, though she has since recovered from the acute illness. She confirmed the pneumonia diagnosis during a state visit, managing indoor events but avoiding strenuous outdoor activities due to tiredness.
In addition to her engagement ring and her wedding band (the latter, a gift from fellow jewelry aficionado Queen Elizabeth II), Markle also donned Diana's iconic "divorce ring" for the evening reception at her 2018 nuptials.
No, King Charles and Queen Camilla generally sleep in separate bedrooms, a common practice among the British upper class and royals, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, as it helps maintain their relationship and allows for personal space, with both having their own rooms at residences like Clarence House and private country homes.
Meghan Markle has publicly shared that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and rare condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine that occurred after childbirth, describing it as a "huge medical scare". She revealed this on her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the disorder, which can happen weeks after delivery and impact new mothers' ability to care for their newborns.
However, no paternity test has been undertaken and there is no evidence that Harry is not a Windsor. Anderson's book however is still stoking the rumours ten years on, he names witnesses who in fact say Diana and Hewitt were lovers before, not after, Harry was born.
The order of succession can be altered by statute but not otherwise. It is conceivable that an agreement arising from permanent residence outside the UK and absence of royal duties could lead to Harry's removal from the line of succession.
Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie is Queen Elizabeth II's 26th cousin, with the royal relationship coming from Jolie's mother Marcheline Bertrand. The Bertrands are also connected to the French King Phillip II.
Knowing that Madonna's maternal side is French Canadian, I hypothesized a link to Dion. Indeed, I discovered that the Material Girl, too, descends from Jean Guyon. The two singers are 10th cousins twice removed through him, and 10th cousins once removed through another ancestor, Zacharie Cloutier.
Laura Rose Lopes (née Parker Bowles; born 19 April 1978) is an English art curator. She is the daughter of Andrew Parker Bowles and Queen Camilla, making her the stepdaughter of King Charles III.
Angelina Jolie has publicly shared diagnoses of Bell's palsy, a temporary facial paralysis linked to stress during her divorce, and high blood pressure, and also revealed she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation, leading to preventative double mastectomies and ovary removal to lower cancer risk. She fully recovered from Bell's palsy, crediting acupuncture.
Irrfan Khan, the actor with an unmatched talent, belonged to the royal family of Tonk, Rajasthan. Born as Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, the late actor's mother belonged to the royal family of Tonk, while his father was the Zamindar of the village.
Based on recent estimates (early 2025), George Clooney is richer than Brad Pitt, with Clooney's net worth around $742.8 million compared to Pitt's roughly $594 million, though figures vary, with some sources placing Pitt's net worth lower, around $400 million. Both actors have built significant wealth through acting, producing, and smart business ventures, including Clooney's Casamigos tequila sale.
Swift is King Louis XIV's eighth cousin 11 times removed, per Mandel. Speaking to TODAY.com, Mandel calls the discovery "amazing." Swift's tie to royalty is “not rare," he says, but his team was not expecting to see this kind of connection.”
The first Black queen of England, widely believed to be, is Queen Charlotte (Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744-1818), wife of King George III, due to her direct descent from a Black branch of the Portuguese royal family, Margarita de Castro y Sousa, though she was of German birth and European appearance. Her African ancestry was noted by contemporaries and traced through art historical research, leading to her association with the British monarchy and the naming of the American city of Charlotte, North Carolina, after her.