A growing structural challenge faces the British monarchy, with not a single working royal occupying positions five through fifteen in the line of succession. A growing structural challenge faces the British monarchy, with not a single working royal occupying positions two through fifteen in the line of succession. | GETTYTRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Prince William occupies the first position in the line of succession, with his eldest son Prince George directly behind him, followed by Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Prince William occupies the first position in the line of succession, with his eldest son Prince George directly behind him, followed by Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. | GETTYUntil the Wales children come of age, the institution faces a notable shortfall in active successors.