royal family

When Prince William married Kate Middleton, the Queen of England named her grandson the Duke of Cambridge. However, when Prince Charles becomes king, William will move up in ranking and could receive a new title (or two). Will Prince George become Duke of Cambridge after William? According to British peerage, it’s possible. In the royal …

Princess Eugenie might be royalty, but she lives a very different life from her more famous family members.

In the line of succession to the British throne, Princess Charlotte is behind her grandfather, her father, and her older brother. But is it possible for Princess Charlotte to become queen someday?

Titles in the British royal family get very confusing. The Duchess of Cambridge's title always brings up some questions. Why isn't Kate Middleton called a princess, but Princess Diana was? Here's what you need to know.

When the current queen succeeded her father to the throne, she took the name of Queen Elizabeth II. But who was the first Queen Elizabeth? And how is Queen Elizabeth II related to Queen Elizabeth I?

Just like any other family, the British royal family has a lot of traditions for celebrating birthdays. These are the most fun royal birthday traditions you need to know.

From Prince Harry to Kate Middleton to Queen Elizabeth II herself, every member of the royal family has a birthday. These are the royal family birthdays you need to know.

Apparently, not every queen needs her king. Sure, Queen Elizabeth II is married to Prince Philip — but that’s all he’ll ever be. Thanks to the rules of the royal family, Philip isn’t eligible to gain the king title. When Prince William becomes king, on the other hand, Kate Middleton will assume the title of …

When we think of Queen Elizabeth II‘s grandchildren, Princes William and Harry immediately come to mind, and when we think of Her Majesty’s great-grandchildren Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis might pop into our heads. However, they’re certainly not her only grandchildren and great-grandchildren. So just how many grandkids and great-grandkids does the queen actually …

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s royal wedding is right around the corner. The couple has plans to say “I do” at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in October, which means its wedding crunch time for the future Mrs. Brooksbank. Although she’s marrying a commoner, Princess Eugenie is having a traditional royal wedding, which means …

Before she became Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's monarch was Princess Elizabeth. Here's what she was like as a child and as a young adult before her coronation.

It’s no secret that the royal family is religious. After all, they frequent Westminster Abbey, host church-centered events — including Prince Louis’ christening — and celebrate Christmas together. So, what religion is the royal family? The answer is a little more complicated (and has a long history) than merely saying “Catholic,” “Anglican,” or “Christian.” In …

We first saw Kate Middleton wear a tiara when she married Prince William in 2011. Since then, the duchess has stunned in a few different sparking headpieces including Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot tiara, which was a favorite of Princess Diana’s. We also saw Meghan Markle in the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau on her wedding day. However, there are two …

In the royal family, official titles are a way to show a family member’s ranking. The heir apparent receives the Prince of Wales title, the Duke of Cornwall belongs to the monarch’s oldest son, and most royal men become dukes upon marriage or majority. However, princesses rarely receive title changes — unless they are the …

Princess Charlotte and Prince George are two very rich toddlers. The children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are third and fourth in line to the throne and are powerful members of the royal family with potential to influence both the British public and the world as they grow. Despite Prince George’s higher rank …

Princess Diana and Prince Charles looked like the perfect couple when they walked down the aisle on July 29, 1981. However, looks can be deceiving. Behind the scenes, the young couple were having problems most people were unaware of. In fact, Diana almost called off the wedding. Here’s the heartbreaking reason why Princess Diana almost …

The fatal car accident that resulted in Princess Diana’s death might have happened over 20 years ago, but that hasn’t stopped fans from wondering about her death — specifically how it affected her sons. And, with the image of the young princes walking behind their mother’s casket burned in many minds, who could blame them? …

What year did Princess Diana die? When did the fatal car crash in Paris happen? Here's what you need to know about Diana Spencer's death.

For years, the British royal family has been associated with their love for dogs. We certainly don’t see this reputation going away anytime soon, considering pretty much all of our favorite royal family members have an affinity for having four-legged additions to the family. Here’s every person in the royal family who is a proud …

These amazing photos reveal the most interesting trips and tours that Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have taken over the years.