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A Royal Guide to Queen Elizabeth's 12 Great-Grandchildren (and One on the Way!)

Stephanie Petit, Skyler Caruso, Stephanie Sengwe
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  • Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are expecting their second child together, due in early spring, making the baby the thirteenth great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth had 12 great-grandchildren from her eight grandchildren. From Savannah to Sienna, meet the youngest members of the royal family

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The Queen's great-grandchildren at Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's wedding

Queen Elizabeth died 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 Andrew and Prince Edward — but she also saw the birth of her eight grandchildren, including Prince William , and Prince Harry , in her lifetime.

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And the royal line continues to grow: On Oct. 1, 2024, Princess Beatrice announced that she and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi  are expecting their second child together. The new bundle of joy, arriving next spring, will be the thirteenth great-grandchild of the late queen.

Below, check out the royal guide to Queen Elizabeth's 12 great-grandchildren (and one on the way!).

Savannah Phillips, 13

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Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

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

At the time of her birth, Savannah was 12th in line to the throne — but the arrivals of Prince George , Princess Charlotte , and Prince Louis bumped her down the list.

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Furthermore, due to the arrivals of Meghan Markle 's, Princess Beatrice 's, and Princess Eugenie 's children, respectively, Savannah now sits 19th in line .

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

Isla Phillips, 12

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Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Peter and Autumn Phillips welcomed their second child, daughter Isla Elizabeth Phillips , on March 29, 2012. She sits just behind sister Savannah in the line of succession to the throne.

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

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

Prince George, 11

Chris Jackson/Getty Prince George

Chris Jackson/Getty Prince George

Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed their first child, Prince George, on July 22, 2013.

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George is named after his great-grandmother's father, King George VI. The young boy sits second in line to the British throne behind his father.

When George isn't learning history, French and even ballet at school, Thomas's Battersea , he's proven to be a pro page boy and is a fan of The Lion King .

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

Mia Tindall, 10

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Samir Hussein/WireImage

The Queen's granddaughter, Zara Tindall , and Zara's husband, Mike Tindall , welcomed their first child, daughter Mia Tindall, on Jan. 17, 2014. Mia is currently 21st in line to the throne .

The Tindalls went with a name not found in the family for their firstborn. Mia stems from the Egyptian word for "beloved" and is Italian for "mine."

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Mike told The Sunday Times in 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, 9

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Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Prince William and Kate welcomed their second child , daughter Princess Charlotte , on May 2, 2015. She is the younger sister of Prince George.

Thanks to the Succession 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.

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The former adorable bridesmaid is known for her perfected royal wave and stealing the show with her cute antics .

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

Prince Louis, 6

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Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Prince William and Kate welcomed their third child , son Prince 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 are a nod to royal family members . He sits just behind his sister at fourth in line of succession to the throne.

He first showed off his big smile at his christening — and has been charming the world with his contagious grins ever since.

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

Lena Tindall, 6

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Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

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 Zara experienced 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.'s Sunday Times .

Lena sits behind Mia at number 23 in the line of succession to the throne.

She is fourth grandchild of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips.

Prince Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, 5

Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage Prince Harry, Archie and Meghan Markle

Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage Prince Harry, Archie and Meghan Markle

Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle , welcomed their first child, son Archie Harrison , on May 6, 2019.

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The couple broke with tradition when they gave him a name that surprised the oddsmakers . Archie is sixth in line of succession, immediately behind his dad.

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

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

August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, 3

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Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their first child together, son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank , on Feb. 9, 2021. They announced that they were expecting in September 2020.

Princess Eugenie marked the occasion with a sweet black-and-white photo posted to Instagram , along with a caption of three blue hearts. He is 12th in the line of succession , behind his mom.

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On Feb. 20, the couple introduced their baby to the world , sharing a few photos of their family to the platform.

This is the first grandchild for Eugenie's parents, Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson .

Lucas Philip Tindall, 3

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Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

Zara and Mike Tindall welcomed their third child, son Lucas Philip, on March 21, 2021. The couple announced they were expecting in December 2020.

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

Proud dad Mike revealed on his The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast that his son was born at home in the bathroom when it was apparent Zara wouldn't make it to the hospital in time. He is 24th in line to the throne.

Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, 3

Misan Harriman Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet

Misan Harriman Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter Lilibet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their second child , daughter Lilibet "Lili" Diana , to the world on June 4, 2021. The couple announced Meghan's pregnancy on Valentine's Day .

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

Lili's first birthday fell during her great-grandmother's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, in which Meghan and Harry shared an adorable new photo of her .

When her grandfather, King Charles was coronated, Lili also inherited the title of "princess." She is currently seventh in line for the throne, behind her brother Archie.

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

Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi, 3

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Chris Jackson/Getty

Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed 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 incorporates several thoughtful nods to her mother Fergie — including the red hair shared by the three generations of women in their family.

She has joined the line of succession to the throne on the royal family's official website and is listed at the 10th spot , just behind her mother, as "Miss Sienna Mapelli Mozzi."

Sienna's birth means Princess Eugenie and all the royals behind her are now bumped down a notch in the royal pecking order .

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

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Instagram Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Instagram

Sienna Elizabeth Mapelli Mozzi

Princess Beatrice's Second Child with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

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The Royal Family/X

On Oct. 1, Buckingham Palace revealed Princess Beatrice is expecting her second child with 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, shares their joy. "His Majesty The King has been informed and both families are delighted with the news," the statement read.

The new royal, due in the spring, will most likely sit behind big sister Sienna, at number 11 in the line of succession .

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