British Royal Family Horoscopes and Birth Charts Analyzed

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published 19 October 2019

I'm not going to write this article and pretend like I haven't thought about Prince Harry's rising Cap sign (family! security!) ever since he became a #daddy to baby Archie back in May. And I'm also not going to pretend like I didn't scream when I found out Princess Charlotte and I have the exact same birth chart. If you're as royal- and astrology-obsessed as I am, please enjoy a mini deep dive into the immediate royal family members' birth charts (sun, moon, rising signs and all!), ahead.

The Queen

Birthday: April 21, 1926

Birth Time: 2:40 p.m.

Location of Birth: Mayfair, London, U.K.

Sun: Taurus

Moon: Leo

Rising: Virgo

Taurus Sun, Leo Moon, Virgo Rising

Thanks to her Leo moon, Liz is the sh*t and she knows it, but she won’t tell you that. Instead, her Taurus sun portrays her loyal and materialistic side (hence, her fierce dedication to her duty, and also, jewels). The Virgo rising is a clear indicator of the public persona she must keep up with—her obsessive organization and scheduling that created a thriving Commonwealth filled with a cool 2.4 billion citizens.

Prince Philip

Birthday: June 10, 1921

Birth Time: 9:46 p.m.

Location of Birth: Corfu, Greece

Sun: Gemini

Moon: Leo

Rising: Capricorn

Gemini Sun, Leo Moon, Capricorn Rising

Oh, Philip. Only a Gemini with a Leo moon could pull off retiring from public duties, then picking and choosing whether he wants to attend events like his granddaughter's wedding. Team Philip Doing Whatever the F*ck He Wants in 2020. He shares a Cap rising with his grandson, Prince Harry.

Princess Diana

Birthday: July 1, 1961

Birth Time: 7:45 p.m.

Location of Birth: Sandringham, Norfolk, U.K.

Sun: Cancer

Moon: Aquarius

Rising: Sagittarius

Cancer Sun, Aquarius Moon, Sagittarius Rising

It's no secret that Princess Diana—an incredibly compassionate woman who cared deeply about her family (two main characteristics of Cancers)—struggled with depression and anxiety. However, she often masked her pain through laughter and jokes, a clear reflection of her rising Sag sign. Aquarius' have a knack for refusing to compromise their morals and values, hence Diana's decision to publicly reveal her then-husband Prince Charles' affair with Camilla Parker Bowles.

Prince William

Birthday: June 21, 1982

Birth Time: 9:03 p.m.

Location of Birth: St. Mary’s Hospital in London, U.K.

Sun: Cancer

Moon: Cancer

Rising: Sagittarius

Cancer Sun, Cancer Moon, Sagittarius Rising

At the end of the day, Wills is just a sensitive guy who cares about his family and security. From an outside perspective (read: the Sagittarius rising), he seems like the kind of guy who enjoys traveling the world and meeting new people. Instead, he really just wants to be in his bed.

Kate Middleton

Birthday: January 9, 1982

Birth Time: Unknown

Location of Birth: Royal Berkshire Hospital in Berkshire, England

Sun: Capricorn

Moon: Libra

Rising: Unknown

Capricorn Sun, Libra Moon, Rising Unknown

Since Kate Middleton's birth time isn't public, we aren't able to confirm her rising sign. However, her Capricorn sun reflects her ambition, practicality, and discipline. She's also an Earth sign, which is fitting since we know much Kate loves her gardens. The Libra moon shows some indecision rooted within her that she'll probably have to deal with before she becomes Queen (!).

Prince Harry

Birthday: September 15, 1984

Birth Time: 4:20 p.m.

Location of Birth: St. Mary’s Hospital in London

Sun: Virgo

Moon: Taurus

Rising: Capricorn

Virgo Sun, Taurus Moon, Capricorn Rising

Prince Harry's Virgo sun is a clear reflection of how hardworking he is. Deep down, he appreciates where he came from and the incredible perks that come along with a royal title. Virgos suns aren't normally too comfortable in the spotlight, which is probably why Harry tends to keep it his engagements low-key when he can. His Taurus moon signals he's pretty romantic, but we already knew that...

Meghan Markle

Birthday: August 4, 1981

Birth Time: 4:46 a.m.

Location of Birth: Los Angeles, California

Sun: Leo

Moon: Libra

Rising: Cancer

Leo Sun, Libra Moon, Cancer Rising

Leo's love the limelight (hello, former Suits star!), but Meghan's Cancer rising balances her pride with a sensitivity that makes her universally loveable. Leos' intelligence often compels them to want to change the world for the better, and Meg's Libra moon suggests she has a strong desire for partnership, family, and love. She did, after all, marry a prince and have baby Archie less than a year later.

Prince Charles

Birthday: November 14, 1948

Birth Time: 9:14 p.m.

Location of Birth: Buckingham Palace in London

Sun: Scorpio

Moon: Taurus

Rising: Leo

Scorpio Sun, Taurus Moon, Leo Rising

It should come as no surprise that Prince Charles is a Scorpio. I mean, have you seen his cracking bod? Like his mother and youngest son Prince Harry, he also has a Taurus moon, which reflects his deep-rooted stubbornness and love for his family.

Duchess Camilla

Birthday: July 17, 1947

Birth Time: 7:10 a.m.

Location of Birth: King’s College Hospital in London

Sun: Cancer

Moon: Cancer

Rising: Leo

Cancer Sun, Cancer Moon, Leo Rising

Poor Camilla. With a Cancer sun and moon (one of the most emotional signs of the zodiac), imagine how she must have felt being berated by the press for years after her affair with Prince Charles? You wouldn't know it though, thanks to her Leo rising—perhaps the only way she was able to show the public that she and her pride are doin' just fine.

Princess Beatrice

Birthday: August 8, 1988

Birth Time: 8:18 p.m.

Location of Birth: Portland Hospital in London

Sun: Leo

Moon: Cancer

Rising: Aquarius

Leo Sun, Cancer Moon, Aquarius Rising

Princess Beatrice's Aquarius rising is probably why you have absolutely no clue what she's really like (Aquariuses are known to be enigmas), but her Leo sun is likely why you'll see her at every royal event she's allowed to attend.

Princess Eugenie

Birthday: March 23, 1990

Birth Time: 7:58 p.m.

Location of Birth: Portland Hospital in London

Sun: Aries

Moon: Aquarius

Rising: Libra

Aries Sun, Aquarius Moon, Libra Rising

Royal family astrology wildcard: Princess Eugenie is an Aries! The sign is known to be aggressive, energetic, and chaotic, but Eugenie often gives off a softer, more balanced vibe, which likely stems from her Libra rising sign.

Prince George

Birthday: July 22, 2013

Birth Time: 4:24 p.m.

Location of Birth: St. Mary’s Hospital in London

Sun: Cancer

Moon: Capricorn

Rising: Scorpio

Cancer Sun, Capricorn Moon, Scorpio Rising

Sweet little Prince George is a moody Cancer who just wants to play in the park. Or watch Trooping the Colour in peace. He's pretty shy, but he'll likely grow out of it by the time he becomes king thanks to the respect he'll receive, naturally, as a Scorpio rising.

Princess Charlotte

Birthday: May 2, 2015

Birth Time: 8:34 a.m.

Location of Birth: St. Mary’s Hospital in London

Sun: Taurus

Moon: Libra

Rising: Cancer

Taurus Sun, Libra Moon, Cancer Rising

I share the exact same birth chart as Princess Charlotte, so I'm basically royal, right? Char's Taurus sign reflects her determination, individuality, and loyalty, but her Libra moon (similar to her mother) shows a need for balance while also grappling with indecisiveness. From an outside perspective, Charlotte's Cancer rising displays her generosity and warmth, which is likely why everyone loves her even when she sticks her tongue out at the crowd.

Prince Louis

Birthday: April 23, 2018

Birth Time: 11:01 a.m.

Location of Birth: St. Mary’s Hospital in London

Sun: Taurus

Moon: Leo

Rising: Cancer

Taurus Sun, Leo Moon, Cancer Rising

Louis, your Leo moon is showing! The one-year-old shares a Taurus sun and Cancer rising with his older sister, Princess Charlotte. The major difference between the two is Louis loves the spotlight—though not necessarily in public, but definitely amongst his siblings.

Archie Harrison

Birthday: May 6, 2019

Birth Time: 5:26 a.m.

Location of Birth: Portland Hospital in London

Sun: Taurus

Moon: Gemini

Rising: Taurus

Taurus Sun, Gemini Moon, Taurus Rising

Like his cousin Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, baby Archie is also a Taurus, but this time it's going to be on full-display thanks to his Taurus rising. His Gemini moon reveals his cleverness and wittiness, but he'll often struggle with making decisions. Either way, his parents will be there to help him along the way, so expect a love for books and travel. I mean, did you see how calm he was on Meg and Harry's royal tour to Africa?

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Rachel Epstein is a writer, editor, and content strategist based in New York City. Most recently, she was the Managing Editor at Coveteur, where she oversaw the site’s day-to-day editorial operations. Previously, she was an editor at Marie Claire, where she wrote and edited culture, politics, and lifestyle stories ranging from op-eds to profiles to ambitious packages. She also launched and managed the site’s virtual book club, #ReadWithMC. Offline, she’s likely watching a Heat game or finding a new coffee shop.