Trump's lineage traced back to King James II of Scotland, a common ancestor of King Charles III

Both the president and the British monarch can trace their ancestry to King James II of Scotland, who lived in the 15th Century,

Published: April 28, 2026 9:52am

Trump and King Charles III have a common ancestor in their family trees. 

The president and the British monarch can trace their ancestry to King James II of Scotland, who lived in the 15th Century, according to research by the Daily Mail

"Wow, that’s nice. I’ve always wanted to live in Buckingham Palace!!! I’ll talk to the King and Queen about this in a few minutes!!!" Trump said in a post on Truth Social that shared the story. 

The Facts Inside Our Reporter's Notebook

Unlock unlimited access

  • No Ads Within Stories
  • No Autoplay Videos
  • VIP access to exclusive Just the News newsmaker events hosted by John Solomon and his team.
  • Support the investigative reporting and honest news presentation you've come to enjoy from Just the News.
  • Just the News Spotlight

    Support Just the News