COMIC Josh Widdicombe nearly lost his head when told he is related to Henry VIII. The star, 38, learns the much-married monarch is his 23 times great-grandfather in TV’s Who Do You Think You Are?.
The Last Leg funnyman also discovers he is descended from Edward I. His link to Henry VIII is through a distant great nan, said to be the king’s illegitimate daughter.
Josh said: “To say it’s exceeded my expectations is the understatement of a lifetime. I was just expecting a couple of farmers.
It’s proper blue blood, isn’t it?” He also finds out his ten times great-grandfather Henry Rich was the first Earl of Holland, a trusted adviser to King Charles I.
Read more on thesun.co.uk
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.