Prince Harry is fifth in line to the British throne because the succession follows birth order, with King Charles III's heir, Prince William, and his three children (George, Charlotte, Louis) all ahead of him; Harry's children, Archie and Lilibet, are now sixth and seventh, respectively, after him. He remains in the line of succession despite stepping back from royal duties because only an Act of Parliament can alter it.
William's three children are next, in order of birth: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Fifth in line is Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of the King; sixth is Harry's elder child, Prince Archie.
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.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (Henry Charles Albert David; born 15 September 1984), is a member of the British royal family. As the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, he is fifth in the line of succession to the British throne.
Princess Lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan welcomed their daughter Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, named after her great-grandmother and grandmother, in June 2021. She is seventh in line to the throne.
Yes, Prince Harry can be removed from the line of succession, but it's a complex process requiring an Act of Parliament in the UK and agreement from other Commonwealth realms, not something the King can do unilaterally; it would involve passing specific legislation, potentially due to his withdrawal from royal duties or other constitutional reasons, and would remove his children (Archie & Lilibet) as well, moving others up the line.
Anne, Princess Royal
Princess Anne is the Queen's second-born child, but she's below her two younger brothers in the line of succession because, as with Lady Louise above her, the 2013 Succession of the Crown Act doesn't apply retroactively.
Yes, Prince Harry could technically be stripped of his titles, but it's complex, requiring an Act of Parliament or Letters Patent, though some speculate a future King William might use precedents like Prince Andrew to remove non-working royal titles, potentially by legislation or royal prerogative, though Harry retains his birthright as a Prince. He's already relinquished the "His Royal Highness" (HRH) style and military roles, but keeps his ducal titles (Duke of Sussex) and princely status.
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.
When Prince William becomes King, his stepmother Queen Camilla will transition from Queen Consort (the wife of the reigning King) to Queen Dowager, a traditional title for a king's widow, meaning she will be styled as "Her Majesty Queen Camilla" and will remain a respected figure but step back from her primary consort role as Kate Middleton becomes the new Queen Consort. While she will retain her royal status and likely continue with charity work, her official duties and residence might change as she takes on a less prominent, supporting role.
Her ethnicity is a blend of African-American and Caucasian descent, which has admittedly been a significant aspect of her identity throughout her life. On her mother's side, Meghan is African-American. Doria Ragland, who she maintains a close relationship with, is of African-American descent.
Long before she was a royal, Meghan Markle was asked in an interview whether she would date Prince William or Prince Harry, to which she offhandedly replied, “Harry, sure.” Now, the two are happily married with two kids.
But as another of William's closest friends once told me, when it comes to relationships with the future king, “it is all about trust and loyalty”. William feels he has lost both with Harry and that may prove too difficult a roadblock to pass.
Meghan may be a resident of Montecito, California, but she is still the Duchess of Sussex, and she won't let us commoners forget it. Despite their highly publicised separation from the royal family, Harry and Meghan remain extraordinarily loyal to their fancy titles.
Prince Harry whispered to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, that he hoped she was happy and with his grandfather, Prince Philip, and expressed his admiration for her dedication to duty until the end, as revealed in his memoir Spare. He said he hoped she'd be happy and with Grandfather now, acknowledging her service through the Jubilee and her final duties.
Samantha Markle has multiple sclerosis.
The unusual change occurred as rumours were growing of a rift between Harry, brother William and their partners, The Sun reports. They claim the move is a snub to the Prince and Princess of Wales as all three of their children have Kate's names on their birth certificates.
"Long ago Queen Elizabeth made it clear that Harry and Meghan would keep their titles but not be addressed using the HRH honorific - the same punishment that was meted out to Princess Diana after her divorce from Charles," Andersen explained.
Meghan Markle has jumped 11 points in new polling data partially recovering from a major slump in her U.S. popularity during the first half of 2025. The Duchess of Sussex's fan base crashed 13 points during two quarters, according to ratings data from YouGov, while those who disliked her also increased in number.
Yes, Prince Harry (and Prince William) won't inherit Althorp, Princess Diana's childhood home, because it follows the Spencer family's male-preference primogeniture, passing to Diana's brother Charles, the current Earl, and then to his son, Louis Spencer, despite Louis having older sisters. While Diana's personal wealth and jewelry went to her sons, Althorp estate is a separate family property that stays within the male line, meaning Harry never had a claim to the house itself.
Prince George and his siblings call Queen Camilla "Gaga," a sweet nickname derived from the term her own grandchildren use, opting for a unique, affectionate name rather than a formal "Grandma" or "Nanny," according to royal reports.
Middleton follows closely behind at 71%, with Princess Anne ranking third at 70% whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Prince Andrew remains the most unpopular member of the royal household, with a staggering 87% of Britons holding an unfavorable opinion.
Mike Tindall calls his mother-in-law, Princess Anne, "M'am, not Mum" in private, maintaining a formal address even behind closed doors, as revealed on Good Morning Britain, showing respect for her royal status despite their close family bond.