Prince Charles, who has become King Charles III after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, is the most important figure in the Royal family. In 2005, he tied the knot with Camilla Parker Bowles after the death of Princess Diana. The couple has since been living a happy life together.
But there have been reports suggesting that both Charles and Camilla are related to each other in a different way. The hint is towards the fact that they might be blood relatives. So let us find out the details of this alleged report and take a closer look at their family history.
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King Charles And Camilla’s Family History
King Charles and Camilla have a similar ancestral background that dates back to the 17th century. Camilla’s great-grandmother, Alice Keppel, was the mistress of King Edward VII who was Charles’s great-grandfather.
Edward was 26 years senior to her and despite that, their relationship lasted until he passed away in 1910. Rumors have been floating that Keppel’s daughter Sonia was Edward’s child.
But it is still not confirmed if they are related through the aforementioned relationship. In addition, Camilla is related to Charles’ first wife, Princess Diana, through a shared ancestry that goes back to King Charles II.
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Royal Couples That Are Allegedly Related
According to Showbiz Cheatsheet, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s ancestral history dates back to the 15th century. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are related to each other via her father’s Yorkshire family roots.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are second cousins in relation to Denmark’s Christian IX. They also have the same great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. Even Prince William and Kate Middleton are related.
Their roots are connected to Sir William Blakiston, who was a Baronet in the 16th and 17th centuries. The couple is reportedly the 11th cousin once removed. Charles was also related to his first wife Diana. They were the seventh cousin once removed and had roots in William Cavendish.
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