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What is the line of succession?
The line of succession dictates the order in which members of the Royal Family would inherit the throne. It's primarily determined by birth order, with older siblings taking precedence. Changes to the rules in 2013 mean that male heirs no longer automatically jump ahead of their older sisters. Baby Adelaide is 15th in line.
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