Famous stars whose ancestors are even more famous than they are


[post_page_title]Kate Middleton and George Washington[/post_page_title]
When Kate Middleton married William and became a part of the Royal Family, she had to make some adjustments. After all, going from being a commoner to a duchess isn’t easy. Chitchat at dinner may’ve been a little awkward, though, if the royals had any idea who Kate’s relatives are. Firstly, Kate and William themselves are related, being 14th cousins once removed on Diana’s side and 15th cousins on Charles’ side. More importantly, Kate is an eighth cousin, seven times removed, of George Washington! Y’know, the guy who led the American revolt against the British crown. Oops!

Kate Middleton and George Washington

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