When Jay-Z and Kanye West dropped Watch the Throne in 2011, they weren’t speaking concerning the British royal household. 

However, for those who’re a royal watcher, properly, you might as properly interpret it that method, understanding all eyes are all the time on the monarchy and what modifications the longer term holds. 

The most important of all (up to now, that’s) got here again in September 2022 when Queen Elizabeth II—Britain’s longest-reigning monarch—died and her eldest son King Charles III (then simply Prince Charles) instantly ascended the throne in accordance with rule.

And with the title change for Charles—who lately began remedy for most cancers, Buckingham Palace shared Feb. 5—got here promotions for the complete household.

Prince William picked up the Prince of Wales title and abruptly grew to become inheritor obvious. In the meantime, his and Kate Middleton‘s youngsters Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, additionally inched their method that a lot nearer to the throne.