The Plan B approach could be put into force after a “brutal” year for the Royal Family, in the words of Prince William. This was because both the King and Princess Kate had to temporarily step back from royal duties for cancer treatment.

Princess Beatrice, who is ninth in line to the British throne, has welcomed her second child with her husband, millionaire property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Princess Beatrice has given birth to a new baby girl who will now be 11th in line to the throne, pushing fan-favourite royals down the line of succession. The Princess of York was due to give birth in early spring but welcomed the child a week ago,