For the first time in history, thanks to the Succession to the Crown Act of 2013, Princess Charlotte, age 3, is now 4th in line to the Crown. She is still preceded by her father, her uncle and her older brother. Prior to the passing of the Act, her new born brother would have preceded her in the hierarchy. It simply states that the gender of a royal born after October 28, 2011 does not give that person, or their descendants, precedence over anyone else in determining the next monarch.

Long overdue, but done, none the less.

The Succession to the Crown Act was announced in 2013 but didn't take effect until 2015, making Monday's newborn the first member of the immediate royal family to be affected by its changes.

Prince Charles is the current heir to the British throne, which has been occupied by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, since 1952. Prince William is second, followed by Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and the new baby boy.

And Harry? He is #6 now.

(Thanks CNN.)

The upward course of a nation's history is due in the long run to the soundness of heart of its average men and women. _ Queen Elizabeth II