Royal fans are just now realising that Queen Camilla is related to an unlikely pop star. The piece of trivia will likely take a lot of people aback as it's such an unexpected linkKatie-Ann Gupwell07:53, 17 Jul 2026Updated 07:53, 17 Jul 2026Many of us think we know all there is to know about the Royal family, but sometimes people expose snippets of information that can uncover more about them. For example, Queen Camilla is related to an unlikely pop star and it's left many floored.‌While you may think you're clued up on the Royal family, you may want to think again, as this piece of knowledge may be hard to believe as it's so unique. It was previously drawn attention to on Reddit, when someone shone a light on the quirky piece of trivia.‌It's not the only information to be shared about the Queen lately either. Previously, it was also revealed what she eats for breakfast.‌You may know Madonna, 67, for belting out classic pop anthems such as Holiday, Like A Prayer and Hung Up, but there's a fascinating tale attached to her family history, which was previously documented on Reddit. You might reckon you know everything there is to know about the Royals, but you've likely never heard how these two unlikely people link.A Reddit user wrote: "Today I learned that Madonna and Celine Dion are distant cousins of Camilla Parker Bowles (Queen Camilla, wife of King Charles)." Unsurprisingly, the post sparked considerable debate.The below post was written before Camilla became Queen‌One person said: "Hmm. Interesting how a lot of celebrities are related to royalty somewhere in their bloodline."Another quipped: "So that's where Madonna's spontaneous late-onset British accent came from."‌Someone else remained unconvinced, adding: "According to DNA, we're all distant cousins of each other."What is the connection?As it turns out, though, there is genuine substance to the claim. Indeed, there are several things about Queen Camilla that might well surprise you.Previously, Woman and Home revealed that Queen Camilla shares a genetic link with Madonna, albeit a fairly distant one. It's a fascinating connection to get your head around, nonetheless.‌The magazine noted: "Interestingly, there are two famous pop stars that genealogical research has linked Queen Camilla to. Both Madonna and Celine Dion are descendants of the same French Canadian couple who lived in the 17th century."Camilla and the singers are also connected to actress Angelina Jolie too." It's the kind of revelation that's likely to leave you gobsmacked.According to reports, Queen Camilla and Madonna are distant cousins, owing to a shared 17th-century French-Canadian ancestor.Article continues belowThe connection is said to make the high-profile women distant relatives, and it's claimed the discovery was made through Canadian historical records held in the archives on Ancestry.co.uk.Unlikely as it may sound, it appears these well-known public figures share a rather remarkable bond. It just goes to show what a little digging into the past can unearth.You truly do learn something new every day. Who knows what surprising relatives might be lurking in all of our family trees?