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Prince William’s surprising American roots trace back to patriots who battled the British: book
Sunday, July 5, 2026
A book titled "American Crown" documents that Prince William has ancestry tracing to Nathan Hale, a figure executed by the British during the American Revolutionary War, and other colonial-era relatives. The book identifies specific genealogical connections between the Prince of Wales and individuals from the American colonies. Prince William's exact percentage of ancestry from these lines and the complete list of documented ancestors were included in the book's research.
