Is Hugh Grant related to the Royal Family? Celebrities that many people think are part of the monarchy

Many British stars who have made it in Hollywood are often mistaken for being part of the Royal Family
Molly Paul
By Molly Paul
6th May 2023, 11:11am

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Hugh Grant has been mistaken by 1 in 10 people to be a part of the Royal Family (Pic:Getty)Hugh Grant has been mistaken by 1 in 10 people to be a part of the Royal Family (Pic:Getty)
Hugh Grant has been mistaken by 1 in 10 people to be a part of the Royal Family (Pic:Getty)

It seems that to be part of the Royal Family, one has to simply be British, well-spoken and somewhat famous as many stars have been mistaken for being related to the monarchy by Brits no less. 

After a weekend where all eyes were focused on King Charles’ coronation and hundreds of family and friends gathered to celebrate the new monarch, questions were raised about who was actually part of the royal family.

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A study found that one in 10 people assumed that actor Hugh Grant was connected to the Firm. While he may have fictionally owned a home in Notting Hill, the Dungeons and Dragons’ star does not in fact roam the corridors of Buckingham Palace with the likes of Prince William.

However, Hugh Grant has defended Prince Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties and was seen earlier this year at the court case in which the Duke of Sussex flew back from Montecito for.

Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leaves from the Royal Courts of Justice, Britain's High Court, in central London on March 27, 2023. - Prince Harry and pop superstar Elton John appeared at a London court Monday, delivering a high-profile jolt to a privacy claim launched by celebrities and other figures against a newspaper publisher. The publisher of the Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers (ANL), is trying to end the high court claims brought over alleged unlawful activity at its titles. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leaves from the Royal Courts of Justice, Britain's High Court, in central London on March 27, 2023. - Prince Harry and pop superstar Elton John appeared at a London court Monday, delivering a high-profile jolt to a privacy claim launched by celebrities and other figures against a newspaper publisher. The publisher of the Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers (ANL), is trying to end the high court claims brought over alleged unlawful activity at its titles. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex leaves from the Royal Courts of Justice, Britain's High Court, in central London on March 27, 2023. - Prince Harry and pop superstar Elton John appeared at a London court Monday, delivering a high-profile jolt to a privacy claim launched by celebrities and other figures against a newspaper publisher. The publisher of the Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers (ANL), is trying to end the high court claims brought over alleged unlawful activity at its titles. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Although the monarchy is known for its Crown Jewels, many will be shocked to know that this treasure is not related to the Royal Family, namely Sir David Attenborough.

2,000 adults assumed the legendary broadcaster was part of the family, maybe in light of his close friendship with both the late Queen and now King Charles III.

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Similarly, 10% of Brits believed that both Keira Knightly and Colin Firth had some relation to the monarch. Belief for the latter may stem from his Oscar-winning performance in the King’s Speech, where he took on the role of King Charles’ grandfather George VI.

A spokesperson for Lottoland, a company testing Brit’s knowledge around the royal family, said: “Many of us love reading about the royal family - they are figure heads for the UK and are known around the world. But it seems many are confused by the monarchy and its history…”

They added: “The fact that celebrities and icons such as Hugh Grant and David Attenborough are even thought of as members of the royal family speaks volume in terms of the nation’s knowledge of the British monarchy.”

Now that we have started a new reign, could this be the time to brush up on our knowledge?

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