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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 28Donald Trump and King Charles III revealed as 15th cousins by genealogical analysis
13 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 28
- A study commissioned by the Daily Mail found both men descend from the third Earl of Lennox, a great-grandson of King James II of Scotland.
- Trump, currently hosting King Charles III on a state visit to the US, commented humorously on the discovery via Truth Social.
- Experts note that millions of Britons may share similar distant royal connections, highlighting the widespread nature of such genealogical links.
Will the newfound ancestral link between Trump and King Charles genuinely influence U.S.-U.K. political relations? Will King Charles's visit lead to any US-UK cooperation on the Prince Andrew investigation? How might the Prince Andrew scandal impact the diplomatic outcomes of King Charles's U.S. visit? How does the revelation of a shared ancestry affect public perceptions of modern political leadership? As King Charles addresses Congress, what message can he deliver to mend strained transatlantic ties?