It used to be common for royals to marry members of their families. Even though royals nowadays are much freer to marry whomever they choose, some still marry royal ancestors or people they are at least distantly related to.
Despite growing up in different countries, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are distant cousins. Below are other royal family members who share common ancestors with their spouses.
How are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry related through royal ancestors? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding | Jane Barlow – Pa Images / Contributor
According to Harper’s Bazaar, Meghan is apparently a descendant of King Edward III through her father, Thomas Markle. That side of her family includes Rev. William Skipper, who came to the U.S. in 1639. Given Meghan’s royal ancestor, she and Harry are 17th cousins.
Interestingly, in the 1500s, one of her royal ancestors,...
Despite growing up in different countries, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are distant cousins. Below are other royal family members who share common ancestors with their spouses.
How are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry related through royal ancestors? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle after their wedding | Jane Barlow – Pa Images / Contributor
According to Harper’s Bazaar, Meghan is apparently a descendant of King Edward III through her father, Thomas Markle. That side of her family includes Rev. William Skipper, who came to the U.S. in 1639. Given Meghan’s royal ancestor, she and Harry are 17th cousins.
Interestingly, in the 1500s, one of her royal ancestors,...
- 3/23/2023
- by Tram Anh Ton Nu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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