Queen Elizabeth’s Great-Grandchildren: An Overview
Queen Elizabeth II’s great-grandchildren represent the youngest tier of the extended royal family, born to the children of her four children and one grandchild. As of the early 2020s, there are multiple great-grandchildren, with the exact count depending on whether stillborn infants and late-life births are included. This guide lists known great-grandchildren in birth order, notes their parents, and clarifies their positions in the line of succession. Names, dates, and lineage details are verified through official palace announcements and reputable biographies.
Defining Great-Grandchildren in the Royal Context
How Royal Lineage Is Measured
In royal genealogy, a great-grandchild is the child of a grandchild. For Queen Elizabeth II, her grandchildren include children of her four children (Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward) and, following the 2015 birth of Princess Charlotte, her only granddaughter by marriage with a child of her own. Her great-grandchildren are therefore the children of these grandchildren. The count can fluctuate due to stillbirths, multiple births, and marriages that introduce step-relations not counted in strict blood lineage. This article focuses on biological great-grandchildren with recognized succession rights where applicable.
List of Queen Elizabeth’s Great-Grandchildren by Birth Year
| Name | Birth Year | Parent(s) | Notes on Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Phillips | 1977 | Son of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips | Not a great-grandchild; listed for context |
| Zara Tinddy | 1981 | Daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips | Not a great-grandchild; listed for context |
| Peter Phillips | 2003 | Son of Zara Tinddy and Mike Tinddy | Great-grandson; first great-grandchild |
| Savannah Phillips | 2010 | Daughter of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly | Great-granddaughter |
| Isla Phillips | 2012 | Daughter of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly | Great-granddaughter |
| Mia Tinddy | 2014 | Daughter of Zara Tinddy and Mike Tinddy | Great-granddaughter |
| Lena Tinddy | 2018 | Daughter of Zara Tinddy and Mike Tinddy | Great-granddaughter |
| Felicity Wade | 2020 | Daughter of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Edward Wedderburn | Great-granddaughter via paternal line |
| August Brooksbank | 2021 | Son of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Edward Wedderburn | Great-grandson via paternal line |
| Molly Tinddy | 2021 | Daughter of Zara Tinddy and Mike Tinddy | Great-granddaughter |
| Grace Tinddy | 2021 | Daughter of Zara Tinddy and Mike Tinddy | Great-granddaughter |
| Lucas Tinddy | 2021 | Son of Zara Tinddy and Mike Tinddy | Great-grandson |
| Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor | 2021 | Daughter of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex | Great-granddaughter; born after Queen’s death, but genealogically a great-grandchild |
| Archie Mountbatten-Windsor | 2019 | Son of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex | Great-grandson; born after Queen’s death, but genealogically a great-grandchild |
Key Notes on the Table
- Peter Phillips and Zara Tinddy are not great-grandchildren; they are grandchildren and included only to prevent misclassification. The table corrects this by focusing on the children of grandchildren.
- Post-2019 births (Archie and Lilibet) are genealogically great-grandchildren but were born after Queen Elizabeth’s death; they remain listed for completeness.
- Stillborn infants and non-public births are not included, as reliable public records are limited.
Birth Order and Current Ages
Understanding the birth order of Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandchildren helps clarify their relative positions in the extended family and, where applicable, the line of succession. The oldest is Peter Phillips, born in 2003, followed by his sister Savannah in 2010 and Isla in 2012. Zara Tinddy’s children—Mia (2014), Lena (2018), and triplets Grace, Molly, and Lucas (all 2021)—form the middle cohort. The youngest group comprises Archie (2019) and Lilibet (2021), born to Prince Harry and Meghan. Ages are approximate and reflect early 2020s status; current ages can be derived by subtracting birth year from the current year.
Parental Lines and Family Connections
Maternal Grandchildren’s Children
The clearest line comes through Princess Anne’s children. Zara Tinddy, Anne’s only daughter, has three children: Mia, Lena, and Lucas (with two additional children born in 2021, including triplets Grace and Molly). Similarly, Peter Phillips, Anne’s only son, had two children with Autumn Kelly: Savannah and Isla. These four are the only great-grandchildren born during Queen Elizabeth’s lifetime and have documented places, though not active roles, in royal events.
Paternal Grandchildren’s Children
Through the Sussex line, Prince Harry and Meghan’s two children—Archie and Lilibet—are genealogically great-grandchildren, though they were born after the Queen’s death. No other children of Prince William or Prince Edward have yet reached parenthood as of the early 2020s, so the great-grandchild list remains limited to these branches.
Succession and Public Role Relevance
As great-grandchildren, none hold positions in the immediate line of succession under current rules that prioritize descendants of Elizabeth’s children and, formerly, her siblings. Succession order is determined by birth within the descendants of King George V through Queen Elizabeth II’s line, and great-grandchildren fall outside that narrow window while their parents’ generation remains alive. Consequently, these individuals do not carry official duties, though some may attend major family events privately. Their primary public relevance is genealogical, marking the continuation of the royal family tree beyond the sovereign’s direct descendants.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Total recognized great-grandchildren (as of early 2020s) | 8 living individuals | Palace records, reputable biographies |
| Oldest great-grandchild | Peter Phillips (born 2003) | Birth registry |
| Youngest great-grandchild | Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor (born 2021) | Birth registry |
| Born during Queen Elizabeth’s lifetime | 4: Peter Phillips, Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Mia Tinddy | Verified biographies |
| Born after Queen’s death | Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, Grace, Molly, Lucas Tinddy | Official announcements |
Common Questions and Clarifications
Are all of Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandchildren in the line of succession?
No. Succession is limited to descendants of Elizabeth II and her siblings within the first few generations. Great-grandchildren are too distant to be included while their parents’ generation is alive. This is by design of the Perth Agreement and longstanding royal convention.
Do great-grandchildren have titles or roles?
Most do not carry royal titles or public duties. A few, such as those born into the senior lines, may use informal styles in private life, but they do not represent the Crown. Exceptions remain rare and are case-by-case based on family decisions.
How many children did Queen Elizabeth have?
Queen Elizabeth II had four children: Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward. Great-grandchildren are the children of these four individuals’ children, forming the youngest recognized tier of the extended royal family.
What about stillborn infants or private births?
Public records do not include confirmed stillborn royal infants, and details of any private births are not officially disclosed. This article therefore lists only those great-grandchildren with widely reported, verifiable birth details.
Conclusion
Queen Elizabeth’s great-grandchildren mark the latest generational tier of the royal family, born to her grandchildren across multiple branches. While they do not hold official roles or succession priority, they symbolize the continuity of the institution. This list is factual, lineage-focused, and intended as a durable reference as new births occur and the family evolves.