Prince William tops the ranking of the tallest royals
The British royal family includes members of many different heights, but Prince William currently holds the title of the tallest senior royal. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches, the Prince of Wales is taller than most of his relatives and is expected to become one of the tallest monarchs in the history of the British monarchy. Despite being the tallest senior royal in modern times, Edward IV holds the overall record at 6 ft 4½. When wearing armour, the late King would have stood at about 6 ft 7 in.
The tallest royals are:
- Prince William – 6 feet 3 inches.
- Prince Harry – 6 feet 2 inches.
- Prince Edward – 6 feet.
- King Charles III – 5 feet 10 inches.
- Princess Kate Middleton – 5 feet 9 inches.
- Queen Camilla – 5 feet 8 inches.
Royal watchers have also noted that Prince George appears to be growing quickly and could eventually challenge his father’s position as the tallest royal family member in the future. Meanwhile, King Charles measures 5 feet 10 inches, while Prince Edward stands at an even 6 feet. Prince Harry is only one inch shorter than Prince William at 6 feet 2 inches. Together, the royal brothers are among the tallest siblings in recent history.
Princess Kate Middleton is currently the tallest senior royal woman at 5 feet 9 inches. Her height often stands out during official engagements and public appearances, thanks to her Giselle-like physique. Meanwhile, Queen Camilla follows closely behind at 5 feet 8 inches, making her second among the senior royal women when it comes to height.
Queen Elizabeth II was among the shortest royals
While some royals are known for their height, others are remembered for their smaller stature. The late Queen Elizabeth II was one of the shortest members of the family, standing at 5 feet 2 inches. Despite her height, she remains one of the most recognizable faces in the British royal family and the world. Princess Beatrice stands at 5 feet 3 inches, while Princess Eugenie is slightly taller at 5 feet 5 inches. Finally, Meghan Markle and Princess Anne are both reported to be around 5 feet 6 inches tall.
