A Royal Guide to Queen Elizabeth's 14 Great-Grandchildren

Queen Elizabethdied in 2022, but her legacy lives on — especially through the big family she left behind.

Britain's longest-reigning monarch was not only a mother to her four children —King Charles,Princess Anne,Prince AndrewandPrince Edward— but she also saw the birth of her eight grandchildren, includingPrince William, andPrince Harry, in her lifetime.

And the royal line continues to grow: On Jan. 22, 2025,Princess Beatriceannounced that she and husbandEdoardo Mapelli Mozziwelcomed their second child together, a girl whose name included a tribute to the late Queen.

Below, check out the royal guide to Queen Elizabeth's 14 great-grandchildren (and one on the way!).

Savannah Phillips, 15

Peter and Autumn Phillipsare parents toQueen Elizabeth's eldest great-grandchild,Savannah Phillips, who was born on Dec. 29, 2010. Coincidentally, Peter, the son ofPrincess Anne,is also eldest grandchild of the monarch.

At the time of her birth, Savannah was 12thin line to the throne— but the arrivals ofPrince George,Princess Charlotte, andPrince Louisbumped her down the list.

Furthermore, due to the arrivals ofMeghan Markle's,Princess Beatrice's, andPrincess Eugenie's children, respectively, Savannahnow sits 20th in line.

Savannah is the first grandchild of Princess Anne andMark Phillips, her ex-husband.

Isla Phillips, 14

Peter and Autumn Phillips welcomed their second child, daughterIsla Elizabeth Phillips, on March 29, 2012. She sitsjust behind sister Savannah in the line of successionto the throne.

Isla's first name is uniqueto the royal family. It is the Scottish word for "island." Her middle name is, of course, a nod to her great-grandmotherQueen Elizabeth.

Isla is the second grandkid of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.

Prince George, 12

Prince WilliamandKate Middletonwelcomed their first child, Prince George, on July 22, 2013.

George is named afterhis great-grandmother's father, King George VI. The young boy sitssecond in line to the British thronebehind his father.

When George isn'tlearning history, French and even ballet, he's proven to be apro page boyand is a fan ofThe Lion King.

Prince George is the first grandchild of King Charles and the latePrincess Diana,his ex-wife.

Mia Tindall, 12

The Queen's granddaughter,Zara Tindall, and Zara's husband,Mike Tindall, welcomed their first child, daughter Mia Tindall, on Jan. 17, 2014. Mia iscurrently 23rd in line to the throne.

The Tindallswent with a namenot found in the family for their firstborn. Mia stems from the Egyptian word for "beloved" and is Italian for "mine."

Mike toldThe Sunday Timesin May 2017 that Mia was their "saving grace" after Zara experienced a miscarriage.

Mia is the third grandchild of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.

Princess Charlotte, 10

Prince William and Katewelcomed their second child, daughterPrincess Charlotte, on May 2, 2015. She is the younger sister of Prince George.

Thanks to theSuccession to the Crown Act 2013, birth order determines who will become the next king or queen of the U.K., regardless of gender. Had it not been in place, Princess Charlotte would have lost her spot to younger brother,Prince Louis. She's just behind brother George at third in the line of succession.

The formeradorable bridesmaidis known for herperfected royal waveandstealing the show with her cute antics.

Princess Charlotte is the second grandchild of King Charles and Princess Diana.

Prince Louis, 7

Prince William and Katewelcomed their third child, sonPrince Louis, on April 23, 2018. He is the younger brother of Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

His full name is Prince Louis Arthur Charles, in which all three names area nod to royal family members. He sits just behind his sister atfourth in lineof succession to the throne.

He first showed offhis big smileat his christening — and has beencharming the worldwith his contagious grins ever since.

Prince Louis is the third grandchild of King Charles and Princess Diana.

Lena Tindall, 7

Zara and Mike Tindall welcomed their second child, daughter Lena Tindall, on Jan. 18, 2018. She is the younger sister of Mia and comes after Zaraexperienced two miscarriages.

"You need to go through a period where you don't talk about it because it's too raw but, as with everything, time's a great healer," Zara told the U.K.'sSunday Times.

Lena sits behind Mia at number24th in the lineof succession to the throne.

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She is fourth grandchild of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.

Prince Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, 6

Duke and Duchess of Sussex,Prince HarryandMeghan Markle, welcomed their first child, sonArchie Harrison, on May 6, 2019.

The couple broke with tradition when theygave him a namethatsurprised the oddsmakers. Archie issixth in lineof succession, immediately behind his dad.

When King Charles, was coronated in 2023, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Archieinherited the title of "prince"as a grandchild of the sitting monarch.

He is the fourth grandchild of King Charles and Princess Diana.

Lucas Philip Tindall, 5

Zara andMike Tindallwelcomed their third child, son Lucas Philip, on March 21, 2021. The coupleannounced they were expectingin December 2020.

The baby boy, who is the fifth grandkid of Princess Anne, arrived in dramatic fashion.

Proud dad Mike revealed on hisThe Good, The Bad & The Rugbypodcast that his sonwas born at home in the bathroomwhen it was apparent Zara wouldn't make it to the hospital in time. He is 25th in line to the throne.

August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, 3

Princess Eugenieand husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their first child together, sonAugust Philip Hawke Brooksbank, on Feb. 9, 2021. Theyannounced that they were expectingin September 2020.

Princess Eugeniemarked the occasion with a sweet black-and-white photo posted toInstagram, along with a caption of three blue hearts. He is13th in the line of succession, behind his mom.

On Feb. 20, the coupleintroduced their baby to the world, sharinga few photos of their familyto the platform.

This is the first grandchild for Eugenie's parents,ex-Prince Andrewand his ex-wifeSarah Ferguson.

Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, 3

Prince HarryandMeghan Marklewelcomed their second child, daughterLilibet "Lili" Diana, to the world on June 4, 2021. The coupleannounced Meghan's pregnancy on Valentine's Day.

"Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet," read astatementfrom the couple. "Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales."

Lili'sfirst birthdayfell during her great-grandmother'sPlatinum Jubileecelebrations, in which Meghan and Harry shared anadorable new photo of her.

When her grandfather, King Charles was coronated, Lili alsoinherited the title of "princess."She is currentlyseventh in linefor the throne, behind her brother Archie.

The baby girl is the fifth grandchild of King Charles and Princess Diana.

Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, 3

Princess BeatriceandEdoardo Mapelli Mozziwelcomed their first child together, daughter Sienna Elizabeth, to the world on Sept. 18, 2021. (Mozzi also shares son Wolfie with ex-wife Dara Huang.)

While it's obvious to the baby girl's middle name is a sweet tribute to Beatrice's grandmother Queen Elizabeth, her first name incorporatesseveral thoughtful nods to her mother Fergie— including the red hair shared by the three generations of women in their family.

She hasjoined the line of succession to the throneon the royal family'sofficial websiteand is listed at the10th spot, just behind her mother, as "Miss Sienna Mapelli Mozzi."

Sienna's birth meansPrincess Eugenieand all the royals behind her are now bumped down a notch in theroyal pecking order.

The baby girl is the second grandchild of ex-Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.

Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank, 2

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed their second child together, another boy, whom they namedErnest George Ronnie Brooksbank. Born on May 30th, 2023, Ernie was named after "his great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George and my Grandpa Ronald," Princess Eugenie revealed in a post shared to Instagram.

The first grandchild to be born after Queen Elizabeth's death on Sept. 8, 2022, he is 14th in the line of succession.

Athena Elizabeth Rose, 1

Athena Elizabeth Rose (whose middle name is a tribute to Beatrice’s late grandmother,Queen Elizabeth) was born Jan. 22, 2025,a few weeks ahead of schedule.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi, born on Wednesday, 22nd January, at 12:57pm. The baby was born weighing 4 pounds and 5 ounces," Buckingham Palace said in a statement onX.

Buckingham Palace announced on Oct. 1 that Princess Beatrice was expecting hersecond childwith Mozzi.

"Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three,"Buckingham Palace said in the statement, which was accompanied by a photo of Mozzi walking with the elder two children.

According to the statement,King Charles, Beatrice's uncle, shared their joy. "His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news," the statement read.

The new royal sits at number 11 in theline of succession.

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A Cambridge graduate, Patrick appeared in several productions of Shakespeare at the esteemed Royal Shakespeare Company in London, includingMeasure for MeasureandThe Taming of the Shrew.

Even after Patrick's MND diagnosis left him using a wheelchair, he continued turning in acclaimed stage performances, appearing in the title role in aproduction ofRichard IIIat Belfast's Lyric Theatre in 2024.

On TV, Patrick appeared as a wildling rioter in the sixth season ofGame of Thrones. He also starred in several BBC series, includingThis TownandBlue Lights.

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In hisfinal Instagram poston Feb. 6, Patrick commemorated three years since his diagnosis with MND.

"My neurologist gave us the news that I likely have about 1 year left," he wrote, but vowed that he still had "lots to live for and lots planned."

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On theApril 6 episode of his "Armchair Expert" podcast, the "Parenthood" star, 51, addressed the controversy surrounding Bell'sOct. 17 Instagram post celebratingtheir wedding anniversary. The "Good Place" actress, 45, wrote, "Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who, after [an] episode of 'Dateline,' once said to me: 'I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point. Even though I'm heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would.'"

The post sparked outrage as some fans argued Bell was making light of domestic violence and that it was tone-deaf during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Speaking with his guestNikki Glaseron "Armchair Expert," Shepard alluded to the situation when he dismissed "all these people that are convinced I'm beating Kristen," arguing those who were "outraged" about the post were people who have "never been in a relationship."

"We both grew up with domestic violence, so if you tell me how domestic violence works, I can tell you those guys who beat my mom's a-- never went online to find out if it was acceptable from someone," he said. "That's not actually how it works. ... So you want to be really mad about a hypothetical scenario that's never happened."

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Glaser quickly jumped in to defend Shepard during the interview, arguing Bell was simply sharing "inside jokes that you make in your house," adding that anyone would similarly be "canceled" for the things they joke about privately with their spouse. "The backlash to whatever you went through, I think, was spurred very intensely by people just not understanding that kind of intimacy," she told Shepard.

Later in the episode, Shepard looped back to the topic and told fans, "Don't insult my wife. She doesn't need your protection. You don't need to diminish her. That's what pisses me off." But the actor admitted he had no idea about the backlash to Bell's post until "a week and a half" after the fact.

Hollywood couple Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell married in 2013 and share daughters Lincoln and Delta.

See their relationship in photos, beginning here at the premiere of "Couples Retreat" on Oct. 5, 2009, in Westwood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bell, Shepard and Amy Poehler attend the 2011 VH1 Do Something Awards at the Hollywood Palladium on Aug. 14, 2011.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 2011 UNICEF Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Dec. 8, 2011.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell present an award onstage during Spike TV's 6th annual "Guys Choice Awards" on June 2, 2012, in Culver City, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bell and Shepard at an event on July 26, 2012, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bradley Cooper, Bell and Shepard arrive at the premiere of "Hit and Run" on Aug. 14, 2012, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell speak onstage during the 2012 Do Something Awards on Aug. 19, 2012, in Santa Monica, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bell poses with Shepard at the 2013 CMT Awards on June 5, 2013, in Nashville.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend "The Judge" premiere during the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bell and Shepard depart the Oscars on March 2, 2014, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bell and Shepard arrive at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 2, 2014.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 100th annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on May 3, 2014, in Washington, DC.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the premiere "The Boss" on March 28, 2016, in Westwood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bell and Shepard attend The 41st annual People's Choice Awards on Jan. 7, 2015, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 21, 2015, in Santa Monica, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell speak onstage during the fifth annual Baby2Baby Gala on Nov. 12, 2016, in Culver City, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 8, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 2017 People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell arrives at the premiere of "CHiPS" at TCL Chinese Theatre on March 20, 2017, in Hollywood, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the premiere of "A Bad Moms Christmas" on Oct. 30, 2017, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 6, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 2025 Time100 Gala on April 24, 2025, in New York City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard, Maria Shriver, Jimmy Kimmel, Molly McNearney, Bell, Amanda Anka and Jason Bateman attend the annual "Power Of Love" gala on Feb. 22, 2025, in Las Vegas.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell speak onstage at the gala.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Shepard and Bell attend an event on Jan. 10, 2026, in Los Angeles.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Bell and Shepard attend the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California.

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See actors Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's romance in photos

Hollywood coupleDax Shepard and Kristen Bellmarried in 2013and share daughtersLincoln and Delta.See their relationship in photos, beginning here at the premiere of "Couples Retreat" on Oct. 5, 2009, in Westwood, California.

"Kristen knew through her publicist, but didn't tell me," he said. "So I actually didn't know, and this was brought to my attention. ... I had no clue. Someone comforted me, and ... I had to go to Kristen, 'What are they talking about?' And she's like, 'Oh, that post I had.'"

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In fact, Shepard recalled his mother reached out to offer support, only for him to realize she was actually supporting him for something entirely different: Hiscommentsthat he offered to pay to freeze his daughter's eggs when she turned 18.

"My mom called me and she goes, 'I'm proud of what they're saying.' And I go, 'That people think I abuse Kristen?'" he said. "And she goes, 'Oh, what's that? No, the thing about freezing your daughter's eggs.' I'm like, 'Wait a minute. That's a story?'"

But while Glaser was on Shepard's side, she shared a joke about the post that she wrote for her Golden Globes monologue but didn't use: "'Die My Love.' 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.' 'Sorry, Baby.' ... These are not just Dax Shepard captions for his anniversary post. These are movies nominated tonight."

Some of Shepard and Bell's famous friends defended the anniversary post at the time, with Terry Crews writing, "This is LOVE❤️😂." But others took to the comments to share their outrage. "Domestic violence isn't a joke," read one comment that received over 55,000 likes, while another person wrote, "Crazy thing to joke about honestly. Sincerely, someone who thankfully survived."

The official Instagram account for NBC's "Dateline" also wrote in the comments, "Screenshotted."

While on the topic of recent controversies, Shepard also dismissed news coverage of an "Armchair Expert"interview with Cherwhere the legendary singer said he is "lucky" to be with Bell. Shepard said it drives him "nuts" to see people suggesting he was offended by the comments or that it was an awkward situation.

"We released it," he said. "We posted it! You know how I feel about it: I think it's hilarious. That's why I posted it."

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call theNational Domestic Violence Hotlineat 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788.

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