Ellen DeGeneres [1] might be one of the most famous talk-show hosts [2], but did you know she also has two pretty major royal connections? As it turns out, the 60-year-old star is related to the Duchess of Cambridge. Shortly before Prince William married Kate [3] back in 2011, Ellen revealed on her show that she's her 15th cousin [4] "via a man named Sir Thomas Fairfax and his wife, Agnes Gascoigne." Ellen found out about the news when she received a letter from the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

In addition to her connection with Kate, Ellen also happens to know Meghan Markle [5]. After congratulating the former Suits actress [6] on her engagement to Prince Harry [7] back in November 2017, the comedian explained how she was actually the one who encouraged Meghan to adopt her dog [8] Bogart. So, does this mean Ellen will be invited to Harry and Meghan's wedding in May [9]? While we doubt Ellen will be a part of Meghan's bridal party [10], we do hope that she at least gets an invite to the royal affair. She is family, after all.