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Title: Royal DNA
Post by: Lookin2 on Monday 10 October 11 14:53 BST (UK)
I have just read an article in the Daily Mail about a descendant of French King Henri, IV who wants to reunite his skull with his body.  Does anyone know if there is a listing of YDNA for the French and UK Royals anywhere?  Thank you, Lookin 2
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Billyblue on Tuesday 11 October 11 03:22 BST (UK)
I don't know the answer, but I read recently that QEII refuses to have her DNA done!

 ???  ???  ???  ???

Dawn M
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: pinefamily on Tuesday 11 October 11 07:25 BST (UK)
Let's hope she doesn't go to prison then; she'll have no choice in the matter!

Darren
(ardent Aussie republican)
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Billyblue on Tuesday 11 October 11 16:33 BST (UK)
Then she'd have an even more sour look on her face!

Dawn M
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Bilge on Tuesday 11 October 11 16:39 BST (UK)
I suspect Royal DNA would cause a whole load of problems. :o

I am not surprised  HM QE11 does not want it done.

hereditary aristocracy or of noble birth would probally be kicked out the window. :-X


Take Bilge to the TOWER! :-[

http://richlabonte.net/exonews/xtra3/lost_king.htm

Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Lookin2 on Tuesday 11 October 11 16:59 BST (UK)
Bilge

Thank you that was a good read.  Lookin2
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: BashLad on Tuesday 11 October 11 17:01 BST (UK)
Either that or it'll reveal some reptilian heritage  ;D.
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: ann255 on Tuesday 11 October 11 18:24 BST (UK)
fascintating stuff.  Read an article in Your Family Tree magazine about the infamous outlaw Ned Kelly whose remains have now been found thanks to DNA testing.  He was hanged in 1880 but his body was lost in a mass grave.  A DNA test of the great grandson of his sister has enabled his skeleton to be identified from amongst 30 others.
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Dancing Master on Tuesday 11 October 11 22:46 BST (UK)
Sounds odd to me  how have they got DNA from the King Henry, I would think it would be difficult to get it, the French etc wouldn't go handing out samples.

Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Skoosh on Wednesday 12 October 11 08:55 BST (UK)
The Queen will have her mothers DNA so that doesn't help with royalty. Her sons Y DNA will be from Phillip, real name, Schleswig Holstein Sonderburg Glucksburg, so no joy there. Victoria had her M DNA from her mother, bit of a nutter! and Albert's Y DNA comes allegedly, from his mothers Jewish doctor.
Lovely Family,    Skoosh.
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Nick29 on Thursday 13 October 11 09:01 BST (UK)
I was told by someone connected with UK security that crockery and utensils used by the royals when on royal visits are always seized once the royal person has finished with them, and is thorougly cleaned by security staff, to prevent DNA from being taken. 
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Lookin2 on Thursday 13 October 11 10:05 BST (UK)
I expect if someone really wanted to steal DNA they could after Royals's night unless Prince H has someone washing his glasses.  Lookin2
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Nick29 on Friday 14 October 11 08:58 BST (UK)
The glasses/cups of the royals on tour are 'confiscated' by their security staff - the venues would be warned in advance, so they would not lose treasured items.  When there was a rumour circulating some time ago over the paternity of a member of the royal household, a daily newspaper tried to get a DNA sample, and were quickly thwarted.
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: pinefamily on Friday 14 October 11 09:37 BST (UK)
"I'm not paranoid; they ARE out to get me!"

 :)
Title: Re: Royal DNA
Post by: Nick29 on Friday 14 October 11 14:24 BST (UK)
I should point out that I can't prove any of what I've posted, but it did come from someone who worked in the security services, and to protect their identity I can't elaborate.