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Lord Nicholas is the youngest son of the Duke and Duchess of Kent,
and a first cousin, once removed of The Queen. In 2001, following
in his mother’s footsteps, he converted to Catholicism. By doing
so, he forfeited his right of succession to the British throne, in
accordance with the Act of Settlement of 1701, which states that
Roman Catholics are not allowed to ascend the throne.
Lord and Lady Nicholas Windsor also have two older sons; Albert
Windsor, born in 2007, and Leopold Windsor, born in 2009. Both boys
were baptised as Catholics and do not rank in line to the
throne.
At the time of his birth, little Louis Windsor was placed 35th in
line to the British throne. Like his brothers, it is
possible that he will be baptised as a Catholic as well,
thereby losing his position in the line of succession. However,
he will remain sixth in line to the Kent Dukedom, which is
currently held by his paternal grandfather.
Like the rest of his family, Louis has no royal title, and will not
be expected to perform any royal duties. But, as a close blood
relative of the Monarch, he will be invited to important family
events, such as weddings, birthdays and the annual Sovereign’s
Birthday Parade each June when he is older.
This is the 10th grandchild for the Duke and Duchess of
Kent.
See the updated version of the line of
succession to the throne here.
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