My grandfather, one of the few relatives I knew, was consulate general to Scotland following the end of WWII, which is the military equivalent of Ambassador. He entertained Queen Elizabeth & Prince Phillip whenever they would visit Balmoral Castle.
When he returned stateside he was high up in the State Dept. and was listed in the Who's Who in America book for many years (decades). So I understand what you are saying. 🙂
I was the black sheep of the family. Being just a computer programmer was enough for me. 😋
That is remarkable pedigree, to be sure! The one cousin in my family who truly earned “black sheep” status sailed to Antarctica in a catamaran and did the woodwok in Gino Vanelli’s studio. Lives in France last I heard.