Who is first in line to the British throne?
Q: Who is first in line to the British throne?
A: William, Prince of Wales is currently first in line to the British throne.
Q: What system of inheritance does the British monarchy use?
A: The British monarchy uses a system of inheritance called absolute primogeniture.
Q: How did the law change on 26 March 2015 regarding succession?
A: On 26 March 2015, the law changed so that for people born after 28 October 2011, succession was decided only by age; older children come before younger children.
Q: When someone who is in line to the throne has a child, where does that child stand in terms of succession?
A: When someone who is in line to the throne has a child, that child comes after them and their older children but before anyone else in the line of succession.
Q: Are Catholics allowed to be part of the royal family's line of succession?
A: No, Catholics are excluded from being part of the royal family's line of succession.
Q: Are illegitimate children allowed to be part of the royal family's line of succession?
A: No, illegitimate children are not allowed to be part of the royal family's line of succession.
