Princess Eugenie's daughter Adelaide enters royal line

Princess Eugenie's youngest child, Adelaide, born on August 3, 2026, has officially been added to the royal line of succession. She is currently placed 15th, following her mother, Princess Eugenie, who holds the 12th position. Adelaide's inclusion adheres to the principles of the Succession to the Crown Act of 2013, which abolished male-preference primogeniture.

This act, implemented during Prince William and Kate Middleton's first pregnancy, ensures female heirs are not superseded by younger brothers. Therefore, Adelaide's place in the succession remains fixed, regardless of any future male siblings. The update to the royal family's website confirms this significant change in the generational order of succession.

Meanwhile, Prince Andrew, the former Duke of York, continues to hold a place in the line of succession, even after King Charles removed his royal honors and titles in October 2025. Unlike the 2013 act, removing an individual from the line of succession requires an Act of Parliament and consent from Commonwealth realms, a process that differs from the revocation of titles.

Historical precedents for removal from the succession include King Edward VIII's abdication in 1936 and Prince Michael of Kent's marriage to a Catholic in 1978, though he was later reinstated. Prince Andrew's personal life has faced scrutiny due to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, leading to his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February 2026.