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 currently 17 living princes and princesses by birthright, and 5 women who are princesses by marriage.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is still alive at 65, was a prince from 1960 until his title was removed in 2025 due to allegations of sexual abuse. ^[1]

By birthright

Place in line of succession	Image	Name	Arms	Age	Royal lineage	Spouse
Descendants of Charles III
1		William, Prince of Wales		43	Son	Catherine Middleton
2		Prince George of Wales		12	Grandchild	—
3		Princess Charlotte of Wales		10
4		Prince Louis of Wales		7
5		Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex		41	Son	Meghan Markle
6		Prince Archie of Sussex		6	Grandchild	—
7		Princess Lilibet of Sussex		4
Descendants of Elizabeth II
9		Princess Beatrice, Mrs Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi		37	Grandchild	Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
12		Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank		35		Jack Brooksbank
15		Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh		61	Son	Sophie Rhys-Jones
16		James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex [a]		17	Grandchild	—
17		Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor [b]		22
18		Anne, Princess Royal		75	Daughter	Timothy Laurence
Descendants of George V
32		Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester		81	Grandchild	Birgitte van Deurs Henriksen
42		Prince Edward, Duke of Kent		90		Katharine Worsley ​ (died 2025)​
53		Prince Michael of Kent		83		Baroness Marie-Christine von Reibnitz
58		Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy		88		Angus Ogilvy ​ (died 2004)​

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). ^[3] Most women use a peerage derived from their husband, such as Duchess or Countess. ^[4] Men cannot become princes by marriage. ^[5]

Year of marriage	Image	Name	Arms	Age	Spouse
1972		Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester		79	Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
1978		Princess Michael of Kent		80	Prince Michael of Kent
1999		Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh		60	Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
2011		Catherine, Princess of Wales		43	William, Prince of Wales
2018		Meghan, Duchess of Sussex		44	Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

See also

• Royalty portal

• House of Windsor
• List of British monarchs
• List of peerages created for British princes
• Family tree of the British royal family
• Prince of Waterloo

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. ^[2]
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. ^[2]

References

1. "Prince Andrew to lose 'prince' title and move out of Royal Lodge". BBC News. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
2. "Royal Family tree and line of succession". BBC . September 4, 2017. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
3. "Who Is Princess Michael of Kent". Town & Country . February 24, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
4. "How royal titles are given". The Week. September 16, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
5. "Why Is Prince Philip Not 'King Philip'? The Real Reason". Reader's Digest . March 19, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2021.