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Kate Middleton is Related to Jane Austen

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You may already be aware that Kate Middleton is related to Ellen DeGeneres. Genealogists at Ancestry.com have discovered another famous person that happens to be related to Kate Middleton. It turns out that she also can call Jane Austen “cousin”. Earlier this year, Prince William and Kate Middleton, (who have also been referred to as “The Royal Couple”), got married. It was a wedding that was televised, and that had thousands of people gathering around hoping to catch a glimpse of it. If you were not aware of who Kate Middleton was before this huge event, you undoubtedly now know … Continue reading →

Who is Kate Middleton?

It’s just two days now before the big royal wedding and you may be wondering just who the bride, Kate Middleton, is. Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, soon to be known as Princess, grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire, England. She met Prince William in 2001 when they both attended the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Kate has two siblings – sister Philippa (known as Pippa) and brother James. Kate has worked as an accessory buyer for Jigsaw, a clothing chain, but wanted to be a professional photographer, although that didn’t work out. Like William’s mother Princess Diana, Kate is often admired … Continue reading →

Kate Middleton’s Royal Roots

Kate Middleton, the soon-to-be-Princess of Wales, has been in the media spotlight for some time now. It’s hard to stay out of the public eye when you are romantically involved with a Prince, you know. In November of 2010, Kate Middleton’s genealogy became a topic of interest overnight following her engagement to Price William. The upcoming royal wedding is generating a lot of buzz in all kinds of areas, including genealogy. Kate’s family tree has been researched by many genealogists, and it is very interesting. As it turns out, Kate Middleton is herself descended from royalty and can trace her … Continue reading →

Ellen Degeneres is Related to Kate Middleton

There is something compelling about news that involves information about who a celebrity, or famous person, is related to. There are television programs that are based on precisely this premise. One doesn’t even have to be a genealogist in order to take an interest in news about the family tree of a celebrity. Considering this, it is no surprise that news about who Ellen DeGeneres is related to is all over the internet today. Recently, Ellen DeGeneres had been talking on her show about the upcoming Royal Wedding. Specifically, Ellen wants an invitation to the wedding, which will take place … Continue reading →

Genealogy to Watch on Your Computer

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Looking for something interesting, and genealogy related, to watch? There are plenty of these types of videos online that are perfectly legal to watch for free. There may be ads inserted into the videos. Some of them will only be around for a limited time. If you wanted to relax, and catch a television episode that involves genealogy, this is entirely possible. You just have to know where to look. Did you miss an episode of the popular “Who Do You Think You Are?” television show? You can watch all of the full length episodes from Season Two of the … Continue reading →

Celebrity Family Trees

Many people enjoy following the lives and times of celebrities. If you are into genealogy and celebrities, then you may enjoy Genealogy.com’s selection of celebrity family trees. Now, you do not have to wait for your favorite Hollywood personality to have their own episode of “Who Do You Think You Are?” You can check out their heritage online at any time of day or night. From artists and athletes to royalty and historical figures, this collection of celebrity family trees is full of interesting folks. The first celebrity family tree that I chose to look at is that of Donald … Continue reading →

A Few Famous Cousins

Ellen Degeneres recently revealed on her show that she is related to Kate Middleton. This made me wonder if there were other famous people who were related to each other in some way. It turns out that there are quite a few celebrities who are related to other celebrities, in ways that you might not have guessed or expected. It is kind of fun to learn more about the family trees of famous people. Kate Middleton and Ellen Degeneres are fifteenth cousins. But, what does that really mean? There is a group on Facebook that you can join called “Hey, … Continue reading →