The genetics and genealogy research led by the University of Leicester
discovered that the male line of descent is broken at one or more points
in the line between Richard III and Henry Somerset, 5th Duke of
Beaufort (1744-1803).
This provides scientific evidence for the first time of a possible question mark over medieval lines of succession in the monarchy, the researchers said.
Critically, there is no evidence whatsoever on when the break occurred, however, it is statistically far more likely that the break in the male line occurred lower down the chain - and therefore not affecting any Royal lineage – including that of the present day.
Historically Royal succession has taken a number of twists and turns over the centuries and is not based on straight linear inheritance, researchers said.
However, the research does pose a question mark over where the break might have occurred - and the potential implications for the historical monarchy.
"There are one or more breaks in the chain from Richard III to Henry 5th Duke of Beaufort," Professor Kevin Schurer said.
This provides scientific evidence for the first time of a possible question mark over medieval lines of succession in the monarchy, the researchers said.
Critically, there is no evidence whatsoever on when the break occurred, however, it is statistically far more likely that the break in the male line occurred lower down the chain - and therefore not affecting any Royal lineage – including that of the present day.
Historically Royal succession has taken a number of twists and turns over the centuries and is not based on straight linear inheritance, researchers said.
However, the research does pose a question mark over where the break might have occurred - and the potential implications for the historical monarchy.
"There are one or more breaks in the chain from Richard III to Henry 5th Duke of Beaufort," Professor Kevin Schurer said.
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