The UK entered a period of mourning after the death of Queen Elizabeth.
She leaves behind a large family, including her four children: Charles, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal, Andrew, Duke of York and Edward, Earl of Wessex.
Her eldest son, Prince Charles – who is now 73 years old – takes her place as next in line to the throne.
She also leaves behind several grandchildren.
The Queen had eight grandchildren:
Peter Phillips
Peter Phillips, Princess Anne’s son, is the Queen’s eldest grandchild at 44. He became a businessman, working for Jaguar and Williams. He has two children, Savannah and Isla, with his ex-wife Autumn Phillips.
Zara Tindall
Zara Tindall followed in her mother, Princess Anne’s, footsteps, competing as a member of the British Equestrian team at the London 2012 Olympics, winning a silver medal in the team event. She is married to former England rugby player Mike Tindall. They have three children; Mia Grace, Lena Elizabeth and Lucas Philip.
Prince William
William is second in line to the throne and one of the most publicly active members of the Royal Family.
He joined the military after graduating from the University of St Andrews and served for seven years before marrying Kate Middleton, now Duchess of Cambridge, in 2011.
They have three children together; Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Prince Harry
Harry and his wife Meghan Markle gave up royal duties in January 2020 and moved to California. He was known for partying in his youth, and is known now for launching the Invictus Games, a sporting competition for wounded servicemen and women, and for his work around mental health awareness.
He and the Duchess of Sussex have two children together, Archie and Lilibet.
Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice is the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew. She doesn’t often partake in the royal lifestyle, and works for American software company Afiniti in New York City. She is married to property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and has one child, Sienna Elizabeth.
Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie, Andrew’s younger daughter, is well known for her work with charities Children in Crisis and Anti-Slavery International. She is married to bar manager Jack Brooksbank and has one child, August Philip.
Lady Louise Windsor and James Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn
Lady Louise Windsor and James Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn, are the Queen’s youngest grandchildren. They are the daughter and son of Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Louise turned 18 last November, while James is 14.
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