British princess facts for kids

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A British princess is a special title given to certain female members of the British royal family. It means they are a princess of the United Kingdom. Along with the title "Princess," they also get to use the style "Royal Highness," which shows their high rank.

There are specific rules about who can be called a British princess and use the "Royal Highness" style:

The daughters of the King or Queen.
The granddaughters of the King or Queen who are born to their sons.
The wife of a British prince.

These rules help decide who officially holds the title and style within the royal family.

Royal Rules for Princesses

Sometimes, the monarch (the King or Queen) makes special announcements called "Letters Patent" to clarify or change royal rules. For example, Queen Elizabeth II made a rule in 1996 about princesses who divorce. This rule said that if a woman divorces a Prince of the United Kingdom, she would no longer be able to use the style "Royal Highness." This rule has applied to Diana, Princess of Wales, and Sarah, Duchess of York.

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Anne, Princess Royal, who is the daughter of the Queen.

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