Charles has become Britain's new King following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96. Here's what we know about the British royal family's line of succession.
The Queen became the sixth female to ascend to the British throne in February 1952, after the death of her father, King George VI. She was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, serving for more than 70 years.Charles, the Queen's eldest son, immediately ascended to the throne as King, putting his elder son, William, first in line for the throne.Here's what we know about the British royal family's line of succession.
Hide Caption 38 of 59 Photos: Will and Kate's royal familyThe royal couple attends the Tusk Conservation Awards at the Royal Society in London in September 2013.Hide Caption 39 of 59 Photos: Will and Kate's royal familyWilliam and Catherine start an ultra marathon in Holyhead, Wales, in August 2013. It was Catherine's first public appearance since the birth of Prince George.