List of current British princes and princesses


This is a list of living British royal family members who, through royal descent or marriage, currently hold the rank of Prince or Princess of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. There are currently 17 living princes and princesses by birthright, and 5 women who are princesses by marriage.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is still alive at, was a prince from 1960 until his title was removed in 2025 due to allegations of sexual abuse.

By marriage

Women become princesses by marriage, but only use that title if their husband is the Prince of Wales or if they take their husband's full name. Most women use a peerage derived from their husband, such as Duchess or Countess. Men cannot become princes by marriage.
Year of marriageImageNameArmsAgeSpouse
1972Birgitte, Duchess of GloucesterPrince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
1978Princess Michael of KentPrince Michael of Kent
1999Sophie, Duchess of EdinburghPrince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
2011Catherine, Princess of WalesWilliam, Prince of Wales
2018Meghan, Duchess of SussexPrince Harry, Duke of Sussex