Bob Odenkirk discovers that he and King Charles are cousins
Bob Odenkirk discovers that he and King Charles are cousins. The Better Call Saul star has ties to royalty he didn’t know about.
By Megan Sauer
Bob Odenkirk is one of the most respected actors on television thanks to his work on two of the most impressive series in recent years.
The actor was present on Finding Your Roots, a TV program in documentary format that focuses on exploring the genealogy and family history of prominent celebrities. At 61 years old, Odenkirk has discovered with surprise that he is a distant relative of King Charles III.
In which series has Bob Odenkirk stood out?
In Breaking Bad, Odenkirk played Saul Goodman, a shrewd and morally questionable lawyer, who became an iconic character in the series.
His performance earned him praise and led him to star in Better Call Saul, a prequel that explores his character’s past.
In the latter, Odenkirk has received continued praise for his ability to delve into the complexities of Saul, displaying impressive acting range in portraying both the humor and tragedy in the evolution of his character.
Is Bob Odenkirk really a relative of King Charles III?
Created by historian and genealogist Henry Louis Gates Jr., Finding Your Roots uses advanced genealogical research tools and DNA analysis to unravel participants’ family connections, revealing fascinating and often surprising stories about their ancestors.
Throughout the series, guests discover revealing information about their roots, cultural connections, and historical events that have influenced their families throughout generations.
Recently it was the turn of Bob Odenkirk, who made impressive discoveries.
According to the research done in the series, Bob is related to the British Royal Family on his paternal side.
His father’s fifth great-grandfather was born out of wedlock, the son of the third Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Plön, who had a romantic affair with Maria Catherina Bein.
Dissections concluded that Odenkirk and King Charles III are eleventh cousins. During the program, the actor reacted in the following way:
“I am American. I am not a monarchist. I do not believe in that. You know, I feel like it’s a bit twisted. I recognize why society became constructed around monarchs and leaders, and handed down from era to technology.
I understand that this happens in all societies, in all civilizations. But I think we have gotten to a better place with democracy and we should continue down that path.”
Distant ties to the British royal family can have various implications, from genealogical aspects to social and cultural repercussions. Family connections to British royalty can offer a historical link and a sense of identity to those involved.
The history of the royal family has been intrinsically linked to key events in world history, and for some individuals, discovering that they share a distant relationship with royalty can add an extra layer of meaning to their own personal story.
It seems that is not the case with Bob.
In certain contexts, distant ties to the royal family can have social and cultural implications. Although the British monarchy is a symbolic institution today, family ties can carry with them a certain prestige or recognition.
In some cases, these connections can influence public perception and people’s social opportunities.
