The British royal family rules the House of Windsor, tracing their bloodlines back through hundreds of years of monarchy. While Queen Elizabeth II leads Britain's constitutional monarchy, Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are admired for their style, down-to-earth personalities, media savvy and devotion to humanitarian causes.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is the first child born to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Prince Louis is the third child of Prince William and Kate Middleton. His two older siblings are Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Prince Harry is the second son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Princess Diana. He is known for his military service and charitable work.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, married Prince Harry in 2018 at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, the father of Prince Charles and the grandfather of Prince Harry and Prince William.
Kate Middleton, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge, married Britain's Prince William in 2011 at Westminster Abbey. She is the mother to Prince George, the third in line to the throne, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Camilla Parker Bowles married Prince Charles in a civil service in 2005. The two had been romantically involved for more than 25 years.
The younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret drew attention for a personal life marked by controversial relationships.
Queen Victoria was queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 to 1901 — the second-longest reign of any British monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She celebrated 65 years on the throne in February 2017 with her Sapphire Jubilee.
Princess Diana was Princess of Wales while married to Prince Charles. One of the most adored members of the British royal family, she died in a 1997 car crash.
Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is the ex-wife of Britain's Prince Andrew and is also a children's book author and film producer.
Edward VIII became king of the United Kingdom following the death of his father, George V, but ruled for less than a year. He abdicated the throne in order to marry his lover, Wallis Simpson, thereafter taking the title Duke of Windsor.
Prince George is the first child of Kate Middleton and Prince William of Wales, and is third in line to British throne.
Prince William is the elder son of Princess Diana and Prince Charles of Wales, and is next in line for the British throne after his father.
Mary of Teck became Queen Mary, consort of King George V. She was the mother of kings Edward VIII and George VI, and the grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II.
King George III ruled the British kingdom through turbulent times, including the American Revolutionary War, after which the colonies gained independence.
Princess Charlotte is the second child of Prince William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and is the sister of Prince George and Prince Louis.
Queen Elizabeth was the Queen consort of King George VI until his death in 1952. She is best known for her moral support to the British people during WWII and her longevity.
Edward, Earl of Wessex is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. A former theater and television producer, Edward remains active in charity.
Prince Albert married his first cousin, Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, at the age of 20, and after his untimely death at age 42, the queen's memory of him guided her for the next 40 years.
Prince Andrew, the brother of Prince Charles, is the Duke of York and eighth in line to the British throne.