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There is evidenceKing Charlesis a distant relative of Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Bram Stoker'sDracula. The connection garnered attention when the royal visited Transylvania 28 years ago and advocated for its conservation.

The King has been a big proponent of Romania's sustainable farming, heritage conservation and rural crafts through the Prince's Foundation. Queen Elizabeth II's 19th-century ancestor, Hungarian Countess Klaudia Rhedey, also was born in Transylvania.

King Charles is a distant relative of Vlad the Impaler

The King isrelated to Vladthrough Queen Mary, George V's wife andQueen Elizabeth II'sgreat great grandmother. He is Vlad's great grandson 16 times removed.

RadarOnlinerevealed the genealogical link to Vlad III Dracula, which goes back 500-plus years. Vlad, who ordered his adversaries skewered by stakes, ruled Wallachia, now part of Romania, between 1448 and 1476.

In hisQueens, Kings and Dastardly Things podcast, royal author Robert Hardman, said Queen Mary, formerly Mary of Teck was supposed to marry the son and heir of Edward VII, the Duke of Clarence. When the Duke died, she marrried George V. Their son, George VI, was the father of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles' mother. Historian David Hughes confirmed the relation in The British Chronicles.

The King currently owns several Transylvania properties, with homes in Viscri, the Zalán Valley, Malancrav and Breb. According to a regional tourism official, "The King's presence here has been nothing short of catalytic. Before his involvement, many of these villages were largely overlooked – picturesque, certainly, but economically fragile and facing depopulation as younger generations moved away. His decision to invest personally in traditional Saxon farmhouses and restore them with sensitivity sent a powerful signal that these communities and their heritage had value on an international stage."

He added that with Charles turning historic homes into guest houses instead of updating them, he has produced a tourism model based on conservation as opposed to exploitation. "Visitors are not coming for theme-park nostalgia – they are staying in authentic buildings, eating locally sourced food, and engaging with traditional crafts," he said. "That approach has redirected attention toward sustainability and long-term stewardship."

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• Comedian Celeste Barber and her husband, Api Robin, have split after 20 years together

• Robin announced the news on Instagram Friday, Feb. 13

• Robin, who was frequently referred to as "hot husband" in Barber's comedy sketches, also changed his Instagram bio to "Formerly Hot Husband"

Australian comedianCeleste Barberand her husband,Api Robin, have split after 20 years together.Robin announced the news of the couple's separation onInstagramFriday, Feb. 13. In the post, Robin tagged Barber, 43, writing that "the past few months have been incredibly challenging and deeply heartbreaking for us both.""After much reflection, the decision has been made to separate," he then revealed.

"There is still love and respect between us, but sadly we are at capacity and have come to recognise we may want for different things," Robin added, before noting that the pair's priority remains their children.

"We kindly ask for privacy and understanding as we navigate this," he finished, captioning the post: "Heavy hearts."

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To accompany the news, Robin also changed his Instagram bio to read "Formerly Hot Husband," a nod to the "hot husband" nickname that Barber would frequently refer to him as in her comedy and online.Barber is known for her comedy sketches where she frequently parodies influencer and celebrity content.

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE'sfree daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.News of the split comes months after the paircelebratedtheir 12th wedding anniversary on May 9, 2025. "A love letter to my husband on our 12th wedding anniversary," Barber, who boasts over nine million followers on her Instagram, wrote in herpostat the time.

"WOW. This is fun. I love you. This is hard. Thank you. I'm sorry. You're welcome. We need milk," Barber wrote, alongside snaps of she and Robin from their wedding in Bali.

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The pair first met prior to their 2013 nuptials, when Barber was 21 and working as a bartender. Together, the two have two sons Lou Robin and Buddy Robin, and Robin has two children from a previous marriage, daughters Kyah and Sahra.

In the comments of Robin's post announcing the news, followers, friends and fans expressed their sadness and support for the couple. "I'm so sorry. This would be such a difficult time for you all. Sending you all lots of love ❤️," wrote Australian gold medalist swimmer Libby Trickett.

Robin's daughter, Kyah, also commented on the post: "Love you Dad 🤍.""Proof that social media shows just the surface 😢 I am sorry," another commenter chimed in.

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• JoJo Siwa gave a speech at Harvard Business School earlier this week

• "To be in a room full of brilliant minds, passionate entrepreneurs, and future changemakers was truly unforgettable," she said on Instagram

• Her appearance at the school was part of a partnership with gut health supplement brand Belli Welli

JoJo Siwais in her Harvard era!

The "Karma" singer, 22, took toInstagramon Friday, Feb. 12 and revealed she gave a speech at Harvard Business School earlier this week in partnership with gut health supplement brand Belli Welli.

"Yesterday I had the incredible honor of giving a speech at@harvardalongside the founders of@belliwellihealth," wrote Siwa alongside photos of herself posing on the school's campus.

"To be in a room full of brilliant minds, passionate entrepreneurs, and future changemakers was truly unforgettable," she said. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity to do this. What a dream."

Siwa added, "Moments like this remind me why I love what I do and how important it is to keep showing up, keep learning, and to just keep going."

"Thank you to everyone who made this possible," she wrote. "To say I spoke at Harvard might be the coolest thing I've ever done. I don't know if it can get much better than this."

Belli Welli alsoshared a videoof Siwa's visit to Harvard Business School, which saw theDance Momsalum speak about her work with the brand.

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In a December interview withThe Sun's Fabulous Magazine, Siwa spoke about another potential significant life update to come — getting engaged to boyfriend Chris Hughes.

Looking forward to spending Christmas together, Hughes spoke about his disinterest in getting engaged around the holiday. "You see it on Instagram, every year you're gonna see somebody who gets engaged. I kinda like the idea of it not being at a time where it could be expected," he said.

Siwa jokingly responded, "Alright, you're keeping me guessing, aren't you?" adding, "But what if I gothima ring?"

Hughes insisted, "I don't agree with it," as Siwa asked, "But what if I did? You'd say no?"

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"I've [spoken] to people about this before you, obviously. And I actually said, 'I think if I was proposed to, that would make me really uncomfortable,'" added Hughes.

Siwa warned Hughes about the possibility of her proposing if he waits too long. "Listen, I wouldn't do it unless you waited like seven years," she said. "And then I'd be like, 'Alright, my ass is getting down on the knee then.' If you waited too long, I'd be like, 'Okay.' "

Hughes replied, "It shouldn't take you seven years to work out if you want to marry someone. So you can go off that and then that won't ever happen," as Siwa joked, "Just so you know, on May 27th, 2032, I will be down on one knee. I will not wait one extra day!"

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