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Charles and Diana Were Related

Diana and Charles were actually distantly related. They were 16th cousins once removed, both descendants of Tudor King Henry VII. Prince William is also related to his wife Kate Middleton. They are 12th cousins once removed, related through Sir Thomas Leighton. Leighton is Prince William's 12th generation great-grandfather, and Kate's 11th.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.