Overview of Charles III’s grandchildren
As of 2026, Charles III has multiple grandchildren through the marriages of his three children: William, Prince of Wales; Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex; and Anne, Princess Royal. Their partners and children represent the next generation of working royals and private family members. This guide explains each grandchild’s name, date of birth, royal status, style and title, public role, and relationship to the wider monarchy in factual, neutral terms.
Prince William’s children
William, Prince of Wales, is Charles’s eldest child and the father of three children. He married Catherine Elizabeth (née Middleton) in 2011. Their children hold the titles of prince and princess with the style Royal Highness. They are second, third, and fourth in line to the throne, and their public roles focus on charities, early years, and environmental work. The family maintains a relatively private day-to-day life compared with earlier generations.
- Prince George of Cambridge (b. 22 July 2013): first grandchild of Charles III; title: Prince of the United Kingdom; style: His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge; place in line: second at birth, currently fourth.
- Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (b. 5 May 2015): title: Princess of the United Kingdom; style: Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge; place in line: third at birth, currently fifth.
- Prince Louis of Cambridge (b. 23 April 2018): title: Prince of the United Kingdom; style: His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge; place in line: fourth at birth, currently sixth.
Prince Harry’s children
Harry, Duke of Sussex, is Charles’s younger son. He married Meghan Markle in 2018 and stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020. They have two children, born in 2019 and 2021, who hold courtesy titles but do not use HRH by birth. Archie and Lilibet are further removed in the line of succession and have accompanied their parents on limited public appearances, including a reconciliation visit in late 2024.
- Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor (b. 6 May 2019): title: Master Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor at birth; style: Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor (no HRH by birth); place in line at birth: fifth, currently seventh.
- Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor (b. 8 June 2021): title: Lady Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor at birth; style: Lady Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor (no HRH by birth); place in line at birth: sixth, currently eighth.
Princess Anne’s children
Anne, Princess Royal, is Charles’s only daughter. She married Captain Mark Phillips in 1973 and later Peter Porteous. Anne’s two children, born in 1977 and 1982, carry the style The Honourable and do not use HRH. They balance private family life with significant public and equestrian duties. Peter Phillips is married to a former professional athlete; Zara Tindall is an equestrian and charity patron.
- Peter Phillips (b. 15 November 1977): title: The Honourable Peter Phillips; style: The Honourable Peter Phillips; parental status: elder child of Anne, first grandchild of Charles through Anne.
- Zara Phillips (b. 15 May 1982): title: The Honourable Zara Tindall (married name); style: The Honourable Zara Tindall; parental status: younger child of Anne; accomplished equestrian and charity advocate.
Generation summary table
| Name | Date of birth | Title / Style | Line of succession order (approx.) | Primary public focus (notable roles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George of Cambridge | 22 July 2013 | His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge | 4th | Charity, early years, environment |
| Princess Charlotte of Cambridge | 5 May 2015 | Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge | 5th | Charity, children, education |
| Prince Louis of Cambridge | 23 April 2018 | His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge | 6th | Charity, early years, arts |
| Archie Mountbatten-Windsor | 6 May 2019 | Master Archie Mountbatten-Windsor | 7th | Nurture, family, reconciliation (2024) |
| Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor | Meghan Markle8 June 2021 | Lady Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor | 8th | Nurture, family, arts |
| Peter Phillips | 15 November 1977 | The Honourable Peter Phillips | — (before accession) | Business, charity, equestrian support |
| Zara Tindall | 15 May 1982 | The Honourable Zara Tindall | — (before accession) | Equestrian sport, charity patronage |
Style and title conventions
The law and practice around royal titles evolved notably in 2012. Before this change, only the eldest son of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales would have held an HRH. As a result, Prince William’s children are HRH princes and princesses. In contrast, Prince Harry’s children, born after the 2012 update but outside the direct heir-male line, are styled Master and Lady without HRH by birth. Princess Anne’s children carry The Honourable, reflecting their status as daughters of a princess rather than sons of a sovereign’s child. These distinctions highlight how modern royal protocol balances tradition with progressive adjustments.
Roles, charities, and education
While Prince George and Princess Charlotte have begun limited, age-appropriate royal engagements, William and Catherine generally keep their family life private. Prince Harry and Meghan based part of their family life overseas for several years and maintained global advocacy on issues such as gender equality, racial justice, and mental health; their reconciliation and return visits in 2024 were described carefully by palace communiqués. Anne’s children, Peter and Zara, have long balanced private careers with public service: Peter in business and charitable ventures, and Zara in elite sport and children’s health causes. Across all grandchildren, educational backgrounds span leading UK schools and universities, with varying degrees of public visibility as they mature.
Succession context and line of succession
Under the Perth Agreement (2011) and subsequent reforms, succession is governed by equal primogeniture among descendants of King Charles III. Prince William’s line currently occupies the top positions below his father. Archie and Lilibet follow, with their places shaped by birth date and the rules in force at their birth. Because Peter and Zara Phillips are not in the top tier of succession—due to being born when their mother was not the direct heir—they do not hold succession-related duties, though they remain members of the royal family. For long-term clarity, the line may shift as William’s children have descendants of their own.
Future generational transition
As Charles III’s grandchildren grow, their public roles will evolve. Protocol typically allows young royals to begin charity patronage and modest engagements in their teenage years, with more independent roles following university and professional experience. The next generation will likely be shaped by contemporary expectations around charity work, digital communication, and private family life. Succession rules mean that William’s children will carry the heaviest future representational duties, while Harry’s and Anne’s children may follow more individualized paths, balancing personal choice with inherited responsibilities.