List_of_current_British_princes_and_princesses

List of current British princes and princesses

List of current British princes and princesses

This is a list of living British royal family members who, through royal descent or marriage, currently hold the rank of Prince or Princess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. There are 18 living princes and princesses by birthright, and a further 6 women who are princesses by marriage.

By birthright

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By marriage

Women become princesses by marriage, but only use that title if their husband is the Prince of Wales (e.g. Catherine, Princess of Wales) or if they take their husband's full name (last done by Princess Michael of Kent in 1978).[2] Most women use a peerage derived from their husband, such as Duchess or Countess.[3] Men cannot become princes by marriage.[4]

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See also

Notes

  1. Although James is a British prince, his parents chose for him not to be styled 'prince' in order for him to avoid some of the burdens of royal titles.[1]
  2. Although Louise is a British princess, her parents chose for her not to be styled 'princess' in order for her to avoid some of the burdens of royal titles.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "Royal Family tree and line of succession". BBC. September 4, 2017. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
  2. [2]
    "Who Is Princess Michael of Kent". Town & Country. February 24, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  3. [3]
    "How royal titles are given". The Week. September 16, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Why Is Prince Philip Not 'King Philip'? The Real Reason". Reader's Digest. March 19, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
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