History Of The British Line Of Succession
The first ten people in the line of succession to the British throne at the time of death or abdication of each monarch are shown.
Read more about History Of The British Line Of Succession: Anne, George I, George II, George III, George IV, William IV, Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI
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