I’ve been reading about European history and came across Charlemagne, the famous emperor. Then I got curious – is there any chance Queen Elizabeth II is related to him somehow? They both ruled over vast territories, so it makes me wonder if their lineages might be connected.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s ancestry has been well-documented, and it shows that she is indeed descended from Charlemagne. This descent is through William the Conqueror, who himself was a descendant of Charlemagne through his son, Pepin of Italy. Additionally, other sources confirm that Queen Elizabeth II can trace her ancestry back to Charlemagne among other illustrious figures. While her patrilineal line (her father’s side of the family) does not directly relate to Charlemagne, the royal family tree is extensive and includes many connections to historical figures.
