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List of current British princes and princesses

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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 18 living princes and princesses by birthright, and a further 6 women who are princesses by marriage.

By birthright

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By marriage

Women become princesses by marriage, but only use that title if their husband is the Prince of Wales (e.g. Catherine, Princess of Wales) or if they take their husband's full name (last done by Princess Michael of Kent in 1978).[2] Most women use a peerage derived from their husband, such as Duchess or Countess.[3] Men cannot become princes by marriage.[4]

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Notes

  1. Although James is a British prince, his parents chose for him not to be styled 'prince' in order for him to avoid some of the burdens of royal titles.[1]
  2. Although Louise is a British princess, her parents chose for her not to be styled 'princess' in order for her to avoid some of the burdens of royal titles.[1]

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