Glenn Close's Royal Link to Princess Diana? | Finding Your Roots | Ancestry®

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[@90skid97]

Interesting. I always thought she was the most British American I've ever seen. Her way of being seem like her parents just stepped off an upperclass boatride across the water.

[@BeauOnTheGo_DC]

Exactly!

[@kirknitz3794]

At least I am not alone is seeing the resemblance of Glenn Close and Princess Diana.

[@kasjoy6931]

The nose!

[@damemarthafalker6738]

“Makes me feel stronger…”. The way she effortlessly gives weight to a succession of words. She has such a gift for reaching her viewers and leaving them with smiles on their faces. Love you, Glenn.

[@djstaley3015]

😊😊

[@busterhikney6936]

Da Memar Tha Falker lol

[@Cactusflower2000]

I am also in this family tree according to Family Tree genealogy. Joseph Strong was my cousin along with Princess Diana on my mother's side and Queen Elizabeth on my father's side. and many presidents and so many other notable people. Elvis is my 7th cousin, George Harrison and John Lennon one on each side of my family, also Marilyn Monroe and my family came over on the Mayflower and also have very deep roots in England. There are 30 million people alive today and 20 million of them are in the United States who are descendants from the Mayflower. We all have famous relatives. Genealogy is so interesting 😊

[@fjdoucet1465]

They actually do look alike. Not exactly to be expected of 8th cousins, but it is there.

[@dagnolia6004]

i agree jaw line and coloring

[@user-qc8un8kn8l]

Absolutely. Also, their cheekbones.

[@dagnolia6004]

@@user-qc8un8kn8l you are Right!

[@SamDiMento]

Genetics are truly insane. Not to say they could not look alike just by coincidence, BUT i have noticed on this show that some people will bear a certain resemblance to ancestors from literally 200 years ago!!! Tina Fey said when looking at her 5 or 6x time great grandfahter, "wow, that looks just like my dad!" etc.

[@fjdoucet1465]

@@SamDiMento I remember that episode. And yes, it's so strange how you can see the features of even distant ancestors in their descendents, sometimes people they are barely related to.

[@DeRhamme]

I have a family tree on Ancestry, and Diana is my 11th cousins once removed.

[@rebeccajohnson2633]

Hi there,same here on ancestry or family search. Princess Diana is a cousin.

[@DeRhamme]

@@rebeccajohnson2633 Cool, I'm related to Diana through Agnes Holborough 1566 - 1602 she is my tenth great grandmother, and she is Diana's 11th great grandmother.

[@samhain1894]

That’s cool. I share ancestry with Camilla, and a bunch of famous Canadian singers and musicians.

[@traciparisey5480]

Same here, as well as others in the family.

[@rainydaywoman5758]

She is my cousin also as I discovered through Genealogy. Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth are my cousins on my mom's side. I have many more.

[@Natalie27552]

Oh my good lord. Glen Close actually looks similar to Clint Eastwood when they smile.

[@clonejones7955]

Glenn looks great and it's so nice to see an older woman who hasn't messed her face up with surgery and Botox and fillers.Great actress.

[@vikib1758]

Call me crazy but I see the resemblance

[@chazfatur1929]

This makes Glen and I related since I am related to Princess Diana as well! And I’m also related to Clint Eastwood!

[@jklmnoqr]

They really look similar!

[@medusagorgon8432]

Goodness I cannot imagine having so many children. But I'm glad she received such an interesting history. So many things she can now explore.

[@yvonneplant9434]

They had a lot because usually, back then, a couple would die in childhood.

[@medusagorgon8432]

@@yvonneplant9434 Oh yes, I definitely take that into account! I just cannot fathom personally having more than two children. Which is my limit, and I needed a five year gap in between the two.😅

[@gregm6652]

OMG you put the two of them facing each other and it is so very obvious that they are related, the princess and the queen of the screen. it's true, "breeding will out."

[@user-qy6yf4rn5u]

I can see a resemblance with Glenn & Diana. Look back at the photo of when they met in England while Glenn was promoting a movie & she is in a reception line meeting the Princess. Their facial structure is remarkably similar. Their smiles. The hair cut too! Wow! Who would have thought years later Glenn would find out about actually being related! I think it’s cool.

[@AncestryUS]

It's truly such an incredible discovery, Judy! We hope you enjoyed and found this segment featuring Glenn Close as fascinating as we did. Thanks for stopping by!

[@haleymiller5400]

John Strong is also my 10th great grandfather. Depending if I did my research correctly.

[@donnamcnicol5247]

mine ancestor as well, great family roots

[@ecaldwell9]

Is Strong on Lady Di’s Father or Mother side?

[@julienielsen3746]

Princess Diana is my 13th cousin. Also distant cousins with King Charles.

[@Orv129]

Princess Diana is my 16th cousin.

[@rebeccajohnson2633]

Hello cousin’s,you are appreciated 😊.

[@dorandacolbert5973]

Look out for your baby cuz Harry. Miss Glenn❤️

[@user-bms4y2jeio5wli]

Yes Glen and Diana do look alike

[@janzibrown]

I nominate Taylor Lautner for FInding Your Roots. Aint NO WAY his oral family history is accurate

[@islandyyt]

Diana Spencer had many Americans in her family tree.

[@Gaeilgeoir]

Amazing. I've always liked Glenn Close. A truly gifted actor. 🙂

[@janetwatson7966]

She's an actress, men are actors.

[@colleenobrien8212]

@@janetwatson7966actor can refer to both actress and actor.

[@AncestryUS]

We couldn't agree more! She truly is such a gifted actor. We hope you enjoyed learning more about her family history in this segment. Thank you for watching!

[@PenneySounds]

So basically this episode is about looking for... Close relatives.

[@cyclemadness]

“Religious severity”. A slap with a silk glove.

[@patriciaberkley3674]

I know I’m related to FDR on his mother’s side, I may be related to Glenn, also.

[@patriciawarner9680]

Despite their common ancestor being many generations back, I see the family resemblance in their profiles between her and Princess Diana.

[@EMVelez]

Similar noses

[@mjremy2605]

Love you, Glenn Close. You are a force of nature and an incredible actor. Very classy person.

[@sschimel]

Her name is spelled Glenn

[@oldgoat50]

Me too.

[@Kekeliz]

I can see the resemblance Glenn and Diana have the same nose

[@Nunov103]

She is just a force of nature, love you, Glen Close :)

[@SMGAPR8]

Loved her story, she a great actress

[@sr2291]

We all are cousins of famous people. I like to look for my direct grandparents going back.

[@roseslugantz2173]

I love this!! Diana is my Papaw 9th cousin.

[@scottclawson9250]

Will there be new episodes of Finding your Roots??????

[@Beccabombcorn]

Her brother lives down the road from me. He's a good friend of my partner

[@mr9977]

Love her, good for her!

[@sylvana6629]

Wow amazing I think I should check my ancestry roots. Maybe I related to Princess Diana in some strange reason. She’s so close to my heart..

[@kendrasmith8087]

Love Glenn Close.

[@aariley2]

The Puritans gave us all our troubles too. Their prejudices are still present in our biggest struggles today.

[@margaretlewis8189]

I don’t want to do my DNA. I’m scared something will show that I’m not related to both my sisters. That would be devastating.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Her name has been misspelled in the thumbnail as well as the video's description. ✔ She is *Glenn* Close... not Glen.

[@judit1783]

How can a family line produce such classic beauty as Glen and Diana.....how many more?

[@joannephillips6781]

I’m related as well to both Glenn and Diana.

[@sandiodonovan8953]

They look quite alike 💜💜

[@andykernats251]

Sometimes I just l9ve your show

[@pilarskifamily899]

I had a neighbor named John Strong. 😊

[@user-sj4oe3mz7t]

Well, I am glad to hear this because I am a distant cousin to Princess Diana.

[@user-kr7kx2el8w]

My paternal ancestors approximately 200 generations ago was Levi.

[@mrsapplez2007]

Northampton uk❤

[@NataliaLeal97]

I would like to take this test but I feel that being Colombian the most obvious thing is that I will have Spanish ancestors and I assume that not many Colombians have taken the test so my family history may be limited

[@user-un1zs9iu4e]

❤❤❤❤KNOW WE KNOW WHAT PRINCESS DIANA WOULD HAVE LOOKED LIKE AS AN OLDER WOMAN..BEAUTIFUL..❤❤

[@karlalphelps9909]

I am a distant relative to Dianna to am also related to the strong line to

[@user-di1re1pf2n]

Oooh that’s my ancestor, too. Sixth cousin to Lady Di, secret shhhhh

[@missbojangelz8866]

Man I wish they would do a DNA trace for the host..

[@Traveler516]

Wuauuuuu🥰

[@AJ-sx4zz]

Um my great grandmothers maiden name was strong and we have known connections to princess Diana does this mean I’m also related to Glenn close

[@maryannjacobs4946]

Glenn Close and Lady Diana have similar profiles. I can see where they have similar genes.

[@xxxxxx-tq4mw]

Her roots go to the very beginning ? You mean her ancestors came by the land connection, the Bering straight from Siberia to North America during the last ice age or whatever the theory is, thousands of years ago ?

[@rainbowtiger6062]

Why not make a movie with your cousin Clint Eastwood?

[@djmelton4578]

He is or at least was a jingoistic Trumper and she believes in human rights. Might not work very well.

[@SMcCaskill]

Princess Diana was a distant relative to George Washington.

[@maryfrump7937]

Another cousin! Also another Puritan who knew my Gggggetc Grandfather.

[@JamesBond-en4oh]

Glen Close doesn't hold a candle to Princess Diana!😂

[@theresaboock6758]

My Puritan ancestors had larger families than my Catholic ancestors. A little known or acknowledged fact. 😂

[@theresaboock6758]

Oh, and am related to those mentioned, too.

[@thevikingtearoomcindy1343]

My Maiden name is Spencer and princess Diana is my 9th cousin.

[@ecaldwell9]

I’m a distant Bennett cousin of the Spencer’s.

[@queenreg7]

She and Diana do favor each other

[@gdenny1748]

Are you kidding me the opening of the showAre you kidding me the opening of the show says from the beginning give me a break

[@jonik.1931]

Why do you only have celebrities on your show???????

[@dede6169]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@dorellrock5355]

👍🏼♥️♥️

[@lynleyhalajian9535]

My great grandpa Franklin I Spencer is related to princes diana

[@lynleyhalajian9535]

So that makes mea cousin of Diana's it was sad to lose her at a Earley age

[@joykendrick6156]

I'm related to Princess Diana she is my 11th cousin.

[@wandahudema1347]

She is my 10th cousin. Queen Elizabeth is my 6th cousin removed. I too am related to many of the same people as Glenn!

[@heathermcmichael6462]

I wish i could do ths just don't have the money to do it lol

[@juniorcj82]

*Glenn

[@daniellew2438]

Exactly zero. Like Comparing a golden apple to a rotten one

[@donnalagrave6526]

Wish I could figure out my ancestry. Was told native American then all of a sudden maybe not on o e side of the family. Was told English and then no but native American??? Too crazy to believe.

[@rebeccajohnson2633]

Don’t give up on figuring out your ancestry,if you are seeking it,is important.Our ancestors work through us.😊

[@rebeccajohnson2633]

Hey, I would be willing to help you out figuring out your ancestry if you are willing too 😊. I do believe that I have both of Natives and others:

[@donnalagrave6526]

Most of what I have been able to find is Canadian. I don't read French. I supposedly have Abenaki from my great grandfather's side ( MOM) and Cherokee from my father's side. I just learned about the Cherokee from my uncle but he wasn't sure who had been native in the family.

[@nicolad8822]

Do a DNA test.

[@donnalagrave6526]

@nicolad8822 I did and it wasn't really informative.

[@marand6218]

Glenn Close then is also Cousin to Prince Harry 💗💗…and Prince William.

[@JC-oc7um]

The short answer is Nothing……

[@afnDavid]

Enough of the hyperbolic sensationalism!

[@comfeefort]

Glen Close is My 6th Cousin 1x removed.

[@harper7509]

She's gonna give back what she stole too or go to jail

[@literallynoone5125]

The nose.

[@Susan.I]

Glenn should look up Prince Harry and his lovely wife!

[@Odo55]

Diana may not be a Spencer at all but a Goldsmith via James Goldsmith. Diana doesn't look like the other Spencer children but she does resemble Jemma Goldsmith, Zac Goldsmith, etc. More

[@annaagiantritis3916]

What a load of poppycock bs nonsense. She looks like her siblings and her children have Spencer dna.

[@carolinezervan6301]

She should get in touch with Prince Harry and Meagan Markle. Pay her royal cousin l x removed a courtesy call.

[@ScrewyDriverTheMan]

Making people take responsibility for who they are. Good. LMAO

[@duckling4393]

We are all cousins since we all came from Adam and Eve? 😮

[@MargaretUK]

I have full respect for your beliefs, but I don't agree with you on that statement 😒

[@julienielsen3746]

@@MargaretUK It's the truth though. You'll find out.

[@julienielsen3746]

And through Noah and his family.

[@MargaretUK]

@@julienielsen3746 One of us is going to be surprised when the time comes.

[@HistoryAndACupOfTea]

@@MargaretUKSame

[@user-lo6kx1ge6n]

AY. Yoooooo 0:20

[@Noname-cn4ly]

I’m related to lady Diana as well….🤪