Three Queens In Mourning

"The king is dead. Long live the queen."

Ron Case was a young press photographer for the now-defunct Keystone Press Agency. Ron took a lot of photographs in his life. He traveled the world; he covered the Vietnam war; but he will always be remembered for this photo he took on February 16, 1952 at the funeral of King George VI. The photo was captioned "Three Queens In Mourning" and the name stuck.

Right, the king's wife, Queen Elizabeth; center, the king's mother, Queen Mary; left, the king's daughter: no longer the vivacious Princess Elizabeth but suddenly Queen Elizabeth II Regina.

The Top 40

Have you ever wondered if you are in line to the British throne? Over 1700 people are, you know. However, unless you are in the coveted Top 40, this post won't mention you even if you are in line. Sorry. Also, I'm guessing if you are reading this post and you ARE in the Top 40, then you probably know already and don't really need me.

For the rest of you, if your name appears below, please give me a call and I'll add you to my blog list.

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1. HRH The Prince of Wales (The Prince Charles; b. 1948), son of Queen Elizabeth II

2. HRH Prince William of Wales (b. 1982) son of The Prince of Wales

3. HRH Prince Henry of Wales (b. 1984) son of The Prince of Wales

4. HRH The Duke of York (The Prince Andrew; b. 1960), son of Queen Elizabeth II

5. HRH Princess Beatrice of York (b. 1988) daughter of The Duke of York

6. HRH Princess Eugenie of York (b. 1990) daughter of The Duke of York

7. HRH The Earl of Wessex (The Prince Edward; b. 1964), son of Queen Elizabeth II

8. James, Viscount Severn (b. 2007) son of The Earl of Wessex

9. Lady Louise Windsor (b. 2003) daughter of The Earl of Wessex

10. HRH The Princess Royal (The Princess Anne; b. 1950), daughter of Queen Elizabeth II

11. Peter Phillips (b. 1977), son of The Princess Royal

12. Zara Phillips (b. 1981), daughter of The Princess Royal

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The above are the descendants of Elizabeth II.

The below are descendants of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowden

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13. David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley (b. 1961), son of Princess Margaret

14. The Honorable Charles Armstrong-Jones (b. 1999), son of Viscount Linley

15. The Honorable Margarita Armstrong-Jones (b. 2002), daughter of Viscount Linley

16. Lady Sarah Chatto (b. 1964), daughter of Princess Margaret

17. Samuel Chatto (b. 1996), son of Lady Sarah Chatto

18. Arthur Chatto (b. 1999), son of Lady Sarah Chatto

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19 - 40: are the descendants of George V's children other than George VI.

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Source: The Official website of the British Monarchy