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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