Prince William’s surprising American roots trace back to patriots who battled the British: book
A new book titled "American Crown" claims Prince William’s family tree includes American Revolutionary War patriots. Author Stephanie Green traces the future king’s lineage through Princess Diana to figures such as Nathan Hale’s relative and Connecticut colonist Benajah Strong. Kensington Palace declined to comment on the book’s claims.
- ▪The book "American Crown" links Prince William’s ancestry to American patriots who fought against the British Crown.
- ▪Green identifies a connection to a relative of Revolutionary hero Nathan Hale and to Benajah Strong, an early settler from Coventry, Connecticut.
- ▪Green says she does not know whether Prince William is aware of his American colonial heritage.
- ▪A Kensington Palace spokesperson reiterated the royal family’s policy of not commenting on published books.
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Prince William Prince William’s surprising American roots trace back to patriots who battled the British: book Author Stephanie Green says she doesn't know if the Prince of Wales is aware of his colonial lineage through Princess Diana By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Published July 5, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Prince Williams surprising ties to the American Revolution revealed Stephanie Green, author of "American Crown," explains how Prince William's ancestry traces back to American patriots, including a relative of Nathan Hale, and explores the royal's unexpected connection to George Washington's family.
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