The Latest Breaking News on The royal family tree explained – from King Henry VIII to King Charles III

The new monarch has been busy conferring a number of honours on his family in recent weeks. But there have been contrasting circumstances with the announcements.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have been joined by Prince William and Kate Middleton as well as the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh Edward and Sophie for the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey

It was announced Prince Edward was being granted the title of Duke of Edinburgh from his brother King Charles - and that declaration was in "stark" contrast to the one revealing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children are now Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, claims an expert

Prince Edward’s daughter has missed out on a royal title due to an ancient tradition that favours sons over daughters.Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, 19, will not inherit the title Countess of Wessex with it skipping her for her younger brother, James, who will become the Earl of Wessex.

The new Duchess of Edinburgh is “relieved” she no longer has to curtsy to Meghan Markle, according to reports.

Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, has been given her new title of Duchess of Edinburgh following Prince Edward's promotion as Duke of Edinburgh on Friday by elder brother King Charles.

The King has conferred the title to his youngest brother in accordance with their late parents’ wishes

Sophie was recently awarded the new title and is now not below Meghan in the royal rankings.

Sophie, who was promoted to Duchess of Edinburgh on Friday, in her role as Countess of Wessex was duty-bound to curtsy to the Duchess of Sussex due to Meghan Markle's higher rank