After the coronation of King Charles III, all we could hear was about him, his family, and to whom is he related. One of the many questions that came up was if King Charles III was related to Vlad the Impaler or not. Thus, we shall cover everything in this article.
On May 6, 2023, the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla was a great and grand celebration. We saw many celebrities, eminent and elite people during the ceremony. From Katy Perry from the US to Sonam Kapoor from India, there was a whole vibe in the kingdom, and it was indeed an event to be remembered.
Since the coronation, there have been endless topics, controversies, and discussions. After all, how could one not expect such a mega event of the year? Katy Perry getting lost as she could not find her seat to everyone looking mesmerized during the ceremony were the highlights of the events.
It was also heard that King Charles III would be visiting his ancestral places now after his coronation. All we know is Vlad The Impaler was the ruler in the 15th century who was known for his own way of judgment and ruling, but no one ever thought that he would be related to King Charles III.
So, without any more halt, let us check out everything we know so far about King Charles III and if he is related to the fearsome ruler Vlad the Impaler. Make sure you stick to the end. Let’s go!
Who Is Vlad the Impaler?
Born in Sighisoara, Romania, in 1431, Vlad the Impaler, aka Vlad III or Dracula, was the ruler of Wallachia. He has four brothers, and he was the second among them. His father was Vlad the Dragon, aka Draco, whose motive was just to defend their religion, i.e., Christianity, and other than this, he was a knight in the Order of the Dragon.
And, because of his position, he was called and remembered as Draco. In the 15th century, Vlad III’s methods of punishment were always thought of as horror, and he was considered the cruelest. He, along with his father, moved to Wallachia in 1436, and their legacy continued there.
His father and elder brother were assassinated by Walachian boyars, and from there, he embarked on his father’s position and worked in his own way. He was so ready for Walachian boyars to realize and be ready for the revenge that he was planning for his father’s and brother’s killing.
Famous author, Bram Stoker, has told about Vlad the Impaler and his ruling in his novel and put him as his main character in the novel called “Dracula,” which was based on Vlad. That book was published in 1897. His nickname Dracula only shows how he would be.
During his rule, he executed numerous enemies, and there was no space for mercy. Read further to know how Vlad the Impaler is related to King Charles III. Scroll it down.
Is King Charles III Related To Vlad the Impaler?
From the news circulating all around, it is sure that King Charles III is the great-grandson of Vlad the Impaler, and he is truly related to the Wallachia ruler. This was revealed by Charles himself after the shooting for the film about Vlad was summed up to actor Luke Evans.
On a show, the actor revealed that he was really nervous when he first met the King, and it was at that time he told the lead actor of the movie that he was among the lineage of Vlad Tepes. At first, everybody thought it was just a joke, but it turned out not to be one, but actually, that was the truth.
He is Vlad’s great-great grandson, and that too16 times removed through King George V’s consort Queen Mary. Charles is also often known to visit Transylvania, and he also did a lot of charity there through his foundation. Thus, this was everything we knew regarding the relationship between King Charles III and Vlad the Impaler.
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