Famous relatives? Without saying who...

What a very strange thread 😂
It means nothing without naming names.Would the relatives really mind if you named them?

A distant cousin who was a famous, and somewhat controversial playwright.

A mutineer on the Bounty, Ned Young. Although in his defence he was asleep during the actual mutiny.
My father was contacted in the 70s by an ancestor from Pitcairn.

Mayor of New York.

An Arab prince wanted to marry my mum when she was 16, and add her to his harem. She's never regretted saying 'no'

My brother was an angel in a school play, many years ago. Does that count?

Yes a very very famous American actor and a cousin who was in Neighbours as a main character.

JenniferEccles

No for me.
This though reminds me of,
“I danced with a man who danced with a girl who danced with the Prince of Wales”!

Yes!

I said no, but if we’re spreading the net to include inlaws and love affairs, I can throw in a rock musician with a number 2 hit, a veteran sportswoman who broke several world records, one of the most famous names in the theatre industry, a renowned children’s author, a character they wrote a well-known song about, and a great train robber. I haven’t met any of them, not even for a quick dance. We could have a great fantasy dinner party though.

We’re a pretty boring family, but we’re well connected.

Yes a famous person in education (not a politician.

My late husband was a known actor and film producer.

Am agog to know who all these famous people are! I come from a long line of Irish and Somerset peasants but do have a well known orchid grower in the Somerset family tree.

If I go back to an ancestor in the 17th Century and then follow the descendants of his brother up to about 1900, I reach another famous cricketer. He played for Sussex and for England, and also played football for England, as well as playing other sports and standing (unsuccessfully) for election to Parliament.

I'm of royal blood, apparently. The family swear this is true. 😊

My ex husband’s son is a very famous author with an online presence, he’s in his thirties, good friends with Stephen Fry amongst others. He’s also a really lovely person, we get on well.

No, I haven't had any famous relatives, but my father was friends with the sister of someone famous in the 1970s and my mum knew many famous people during the 1960s. They both have fascinating stories to tell.

My nan dated a famous boxer, when she was younger - and obviously many years ago. Does that count?

No one in the family but an ex colleague (and good friend) has a famous brother who is an actor and director. I’ve been fortunate to meet him several times and it has been a great pleasure. Despite his fame he’s an unassuming and kind man.

My Gran often asked if I thought I was the Queen of Sheba? It wasn’t a compliment. Perhaps
I’m a descendant?
No-one famous or infamous in my family that I know of.

First cousin Manchester United player, also cousin 80s pop band still touring.

No for me.
This though reminds me of,
“I danced with a man who danced with a girl who danced with the Prince of Wales”!

GrannyGravy13

Do MP’s (current government) count?

It depends 😁

Do MP’s (current government) count?

Oh yes, cricketers are allowed 😃

Does famous in Yorkshire count? Two of my great uncles played cricket for Yorkshire when you had to be born there to play for the team 🏏

Also some sports people but not British ones 🙂

Yes, but I'm not saying because opinions are very divided on that person.