Who's who in the British royal family How well do you know the House of Windsor?

LONDON -- For centuries, the British monarchy has captivated minds, hearts and countless newspaper headlines around the world.

Living life in the spotlight and under scrutiny, the British royal family continues to feed the global public's fascination with coronations, royal weddings, birth announcements -- and a few scandals.

Here's a guide to the most well-known living members of the House of Windsor.

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Born in London in 1926, Elizabeth II is the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of York, who later became known as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

In 1947, Elizabeth II married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with whom she has four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward. In 1952, Elizabeth II became queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms at age 25 after her father, the king, fell ill and died.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is the queen's husband and the father to their four children. Born in Greece in 1921, Philip is the son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and Princess Alice of Battenberg, the great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, who ruled the United Kingdom from 1837 until her death in 1901.

Philip joined the British Royal Navy in 1939 at age 18. He left active service when Elizabeth II became queen.

Philip abandoned his Greek and Danish royal titles prior to marrying Elizabeth II and was then made a British duke. The queen formally made Philip a British prince in 1957.

In 2017, at 96 years old, Buckingham Palace announced that Philip would no longer carry out public engagements.

Charles, Prince of Wales

Charles, Prince of Wales, is the heir apparent to the British throne. Born in London in 1948, he is the first child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Charles was 4 years old at his mother's coronation in Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953.

The queen made Charles the Prince of Wales in 1969, among other royal titles, after he had spent a term at the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth, where he learned to speak Welsh.

In 1981, Charles married Lady Diana Spencer, who became the Princess of Wales. The couple had two sons, William and Harry, before their marriage was dissolved in 1996. Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris a year later.

In 2005, Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles, who became known as the Duchess of Cornwall.

Anne, Princess Royal

Born in London in 1950, Anne is the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Anne is known for her love of horses. She competed in the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games as a member of the British equestrian team.

In 1987, the queen gave her daughter the title of Princess Royal.

Anne married Capt. Mark Phillips in 1992. The couple had two children, Peter and Zara, before their marriage was dissolved in 1992.

The princess went on to marry Adm. Timothy Laurence in 1992.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

Born in London in 1960, Prince Andrew is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Andrew was made the Duke of York by the queen after his marriage to Sarah Ferguson in 1986. The couple had two daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, before divorcing in 1996.

The duke joined the Royal Navy in 1979 and departed from active service 22 years later.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

Born in London in 1964, Prince Edward is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Edward was made the Earl of Wessex by the queen after he wed Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. The couple have two children, Louise and James.

The earl lives with his family in Bagshot Park in Berkshire.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is second in line to the throne. Born in London in 1982, he is the eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, the late Princess of Wales.

William was 15 when his mother died.

After graduating from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, the prince went on to complete nearly eight years of full-time military service in the British Armed Forces. William then retrained to become an air ambulance pilot and worked for East Anglian Air Ambulance from 2015 to 2017.

In 2011, William married Catherine Middleton, whom he met at university. He was then bestowed the title Duke of Cambridge by the queen.

The couple have three children: George, Charlotte and Louis. The family lives at Kensington Palace, but they also spend some time at Amner Hall near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is sixth in line to the throne. Born in London in 1984, he is the younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, the late Princess of Wales.

Harry was 12 when his mother died.

The prince served in the British Armed Forces for 10 years, during which he was deployed to Afghanistan twice. He left operational service in 2015.

Harry was given the title Duke of Sussex after he wed American actress Meghan Markle in 2018. The couple lives at Kensington Palace but will be moving to Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor estate in Berkshire, after the birth of their first child this spring.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

Born into an upper middle class family in Reading in 1982, Catherine "Kate" Middleton became a member of the British royal family and was made a duchess upon her marriage to Prince William in 2011.

The couple, who are now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, first met while studying at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. They have three children: George, Charlotte and Louis.

The family lives at Kensington Palace, though they also spend some time at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

Before becoming a member of the British royal family, Meghan Markle was an actress most known for her role in the American legal drama series "Suits." She also ran a successful lifestyle blog called "The Tig."

Meghan retired from her acting career, shuttered her blog and deleted all her social media accounts following the announcement of her engagement to Prince Harry, whom she first met on a blind date. The couple, who are now known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, wed in 2018 and are expecting their first child in 2019.

Meghan was previously married to actor and producer Trevor Engelson. They divorced in 2013 after less than two years of marriage.

Born in Los Angeles in 1981, the future duchess graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Princess Beatrice of York

Born in London in 1988, Princess Beatrice is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York. She graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2011 and currently has a full-time career in business.

Beatrice became the first member of the British royal family to complete the London Marathon in 2010.

Princess Eugenie of York

Born in London in 1990, Princess Eugenie is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York. She graduated from Newcastle University in North East England in 2012 and currently has a full-time job in the art world.

In 2018, Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank, who works in the hospitality industry.

Peter Phillips

Peter Phillips is the eldest child and only son of Anne, Princess Royal, and her first husband, Capt. Mark Phillips. Born in London in 1977, he is the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Peter did not inherit an official royal title at birth nor was he given a courtesy title. Hereditary titles are traditionally passed down through male heirs, and Peter's father does not possess one. The princess and her husband at the time were said to have declined an offer from the queen to give both her children courtesy titles.

After graduating from the University of Exeter in 2000, Peter pursued a career in sports sponsorship and management.

Peter wed Canadian management consultant Autumn Kelly in 2008. The couple has two daughters.

Zara Tindall

Zara Tindall is the daughter of Anne, Princess Royal, and her first husband, Capt. Mark Phillips. Born in London in 1981, she is another of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh's grandchildren.

Zara did not inherit an official royal title at birth nor was she given a courtesy title. Anne, Princess Royal, and her then-husband were said to have declined an offer from the queen to give both her children courtesy titles.

After graduating from the University of Exeter, Zara went on to have a successful equestrian career, sharing her mother's love of horses. She competed for the British equestrian team at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Hong Kong and the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, winning a silver medal at the latter.

In 2011, Zara married English rugby union player Mike Tindall, with whom she has two daughters.

Prince George of Cambridge

Born in London in 2013, Prince George of Cambridge is the first child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. George is third in line to the throne, after his father and grandfather.

George lives with his parents and two siblings at Kensington Palace, though the family also spends some time at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge

Born in London in 2015, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is the second child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. She is fourth in line to the throne, after her older brother, father and grandfather.

Charlotte lives with her parents and two siblings at Kensington Palace, but the family also spends some time in Norfolk.

Prince Louis of Cambridge

Born in London in 2018, Prince Louis of Cambridge is the third child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. He is fifth in line to the throne, after his sister, brother, father and grandfather.

Louis lives with his parents and two siblings at Kensington Palace, though the family also spends some time in Norfolk.