Popular Chaser Anne Hegerty, also known as The Governess, has been surprised by ITV show DNA Journey who discovered that she has royal lineage of her own.
In the new ITV programme, the 63-year-old quiz specialist has found out that she is the 19th cousin of the current Queen Elizabeth II, and King Robert the Bruce is her 20-times great grandfather, reports the Mirror.
Although Anne was left dumbfounded by this news, she did admit that her grandmother had previously mentioned royal family history - but she didn't believe her.
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Speaking on the show, Anne said: " Wow, that is cool. But my grandmother was the most tremendous liar.
"My aunt said she was a romancer and she'd embroider life a bit, so I always felt that anything from my grandmother had to be taken with a pinch of salt."
On DNA Journey, Anne discovered that she was related to the family surname Hayes on her mother's side, and one of the Hayes family members married the King's daughter Princess Elizabeth in 1370.
Anne continued: "My mother was always deeply disapproving of the idea of anyone knowing about their ancestors. She'd say, "It doesn't prove a thing, dear."
"As a child I was always curious about this stuff and my mother was always very repressive.
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"I think it was because on my mother's mother's side there's quite a bit of posh, and my mum thought I'd grow up to be a terrible snob.
"But I've already grown up to be a terrible snob, so really there's nothing to hide."
However, co-star on The Chase Shaun Wallace, has joked that he refuses to call The Governess 'Queen Anne' from now on as she shared the news of her royal heritage.
