Royal baby born: The next five royals in line for the throne

Here are the next five royals in line for the British monarchy.

6. Bonus: Who did the royal baby bump off the top five?

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Britain's Princess Beatrice smiles as she stands in the parade ring during ladies' day at the Royal Ascot horse racing festival at Ascot, southern England, June 20.

Princess Beatrice of York, eldest child of Andrew and Fergie, is sixth in line to inherit the throne now that the royal baby is born. However, since the baby is a boy, she remains the first woman in the line of succession. 

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