Victoria’s beloved Albert died of typhoid fever in 1861 at the age of 42. Prince Albert became Victoria’s strongest ally, helping her navigate difficult political waters. The couple was intensely devoted to each other. Victoria and Albert had nine children together. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced in an Instagram post on Januthat they were taking a "step back as 'senior members' of the Royal Family," so they could raise their son Archie with more privacy, splitting their time between the UK and North America. So, she proposed to him on October 15, 1839. In 2020, a Clarence House representative confirmed the 71-year-old heir tested positive for the coronavirus in a statement - he is "displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health."Īfter him in the line of succession would come Prince William, and then his son Prince George.
Her son Charles, Prince of Wales, is set to inherit the throne, adopting the title of King Charles III. The origins of kingship in England can be traced to the second century BC when Celtic and Belgic tribesmen, emigrated from continental Europe and settled in Britain displacing or absorbing the aboriginal inhabitants. She died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Follow the family tree of the Kings and Queens of England, from 871 to the present day. His eldest daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, was the longest-reigning British monarch in history. George VI's descendants are set to continue to inherit the throne in the foreseeable future. He and his wife Queen Elizabeth had two daughters, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. It often indicates a user profile.Īfter his older brother's abdication, King George VI took to the throne for a reign of nearly 15 years. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.