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Taylor Swift is a distant cousin of King Louis XIV of France, known as the Sun King.

Travis Kelce descends from King George I of Great Britain through 15th-century English nobility.

Family historians also found Swift and Kelce share a common ancestor from 17th-century colonial America.

LOS ANGELES - Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement already had the feel of a modern-day fairytale. Now, genealogists say the couple’s romance carries real royal lineage, linking them to some of Europe’s most powerful monarchs.

New research from family history company MyHeritage shows Swift is related to King Louis XIV of France, while Kelce is connected to King George I of Great Britain. The findings add to what many fans have dubbed "America’s royal wedding."

Swift is the 8th co

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