[Robert DeLong]

A very interesting review of England's history.

Just out of curiosity I asked if King Charles, the current King of England is a Norman descendent:

The AI response was:

Is King Charles a Norman Descendant

King Charles III is indeed a descendant of the Normans, as his lineage can be traced back to William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England. However, the extent of his direct descent and the genetic connection to William the Conqueror is a matter of historical and genetic analysis.

King Charles III: The current monarch of England, whose lineage includes William the Conqueror, the founder of the Norman dynasty in England. His ancestry includes various historical figures, including the House of Stuart and other royal families.

William the Conqueror: The first Norman king of England, who ruled from 1066 until his death in 1087. His conquest of England led to the establishment of the Norman dynasty, which significantly influenced English history and culture.

My 2 cents worth follows:

Since the Normand's are from France, that means the French have ruled England for almost a millennium now.

Will they manage to make it for another 86 years to reach that millennial mark?

[SunkenCiv]

A decent percentage of people with British Isles ancestry are descended from Bill the Bastard. :^) Cousin Chuck’s line is here:

https://famouskin.com/famous-kin-chart.php?name=6103+charles+iii&kin=3709+william+the+conqueror

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

But William the Bastard was descended from Rollo the Walker who was a Viking and who was either Dane or Norse.

So not french, Scandinavian.

[magooey]

Since the Normand's are from France, that means the French have ruled England for almost a millennium now.

Will they manage to make it for another 86 years to reach that millennial mark?

I have read that the fiefs given out by William were to last 999 years. If the Monarchy lasts long enough, does that mean all the land in the UK will revert to the ownership of the King? In that case, does he get to collect all the rents?

[ChronicMA]

Since the Normand’s are from France, that means the French have ruled England for almost a millennium now.

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the Normans were Vikings who invaded France and established a foothold there. The French were unable to evict them. Eventually there was a treaty between the two creating the Dukedom of Normandy.

Throughout the middle ages everybody married everybody, so every royal house is descended from the French, the English, the Spanish, and the many other kingdoms (most no longer existing) throughout Europe.