How does the English royal succession work?

Question

If Charles and his sons were suddenly lost, would the next in line be Anne or Andrew? Why?

Answer 1

Andrew...the line of succession goes through all the queen's sons and their children (either sex) before her daughter...so even if Charles and his 2 boys were lost then Anne would have to wait for Andrew and his daughters (and any children they might have) and then Edward and his daughter and any other children she might have.
So basically, it only pays to be a princess royal if you're an only child!

Answer 2

The British Monarchy gives credence to male children, but accepts that females are capable. However, preference is given to all male heirs first. Next in line, therefore, would be Andrew. Anne is something like ninth in line.
Why does the British Monarchy still adhere to these archaic, chauvanistic traditions? Because they are archaic chauvanists.

Answer 3

left of centre is correct. A little-known fact is that if a king died leaving only daughters and a pregnant widow, his eldest daughter would become queen but if his widow had a son, that baby would oust his sister and become king!

About nine years ago the government promised to consult the Commonwealth countries which have the queen as head of state to get them to agree to allowing for equal male/female succession, but we have heard nothing about it since then and they have probably done nothing about it.

Answer 4

A woman can only inherit the throne if there are no male heirs. Andrew (then his daughters) are next in line for the throne

Answer 5

It passes to the eldest surviving male child of the monarch or the eldest surviving child of that child otherwise it goes to the next eldest etc.

Answer 6

all in the bloodline. they have researchers for such matters. no worries the realm will survive. long live the Sterling

Answer 7

http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page5655.asp