Emmerdale actor has a connection to the Royals through a scandalous love affair.

Rebecca Grant, known for her roles in Emmerdale, Holby City, and Doctors, recently shared some fascinating information about her family's connection to the British Royal Family. Her great-grandmother, Ernestine Hester Maude Bowes Lyon, grew up in Glamis Castle alongside her first cousin, the Queen Mother. Rebecca revealed that Ernestine had an affair with a dashing army officer, Ronald Grant, and even followed him to the Western Front as a nurse during World War I.

However, the scandalous affair caused her husband, Francis Scott, to divorce her upon her return to London in 1918. Despite the drama, Rebecca is proud of her great-grandmother's bold spirit and determination to follow her heart. In fact, it's been confirmed by royal historians that Rebecca is actually the fourth cousin of Prince William and Harry, which she finds both surprising and humbling.

But despite her royal connections, Rebecca was not born into privilege. She grew up in Nottingham with a single mom and has worked hard to achieve success in her acting career. However, she did have the opportunity to meet Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and even wrote to him about their family's shared history from the 19th century.

Aside from her royal ties, Rebecca has also made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She has had roles in popular shows such as BBC's Showtrial and Some Like It Hot, and was even scouted by the famous band Jive Aces to perform at UK Jazz Festivals. Despite her busy schedule, Rebecca still finds time to keep up with her Emmerdale co-stars, including Zoe Henry who plays Rhona on the show.

Zoe recently shared that there will be a "lovely twist" in the storyline between her character and Marlon, played by Mark Charnock. And it seems like there will be more drama in the Dingle family as Cain confronts Liam Cavanagh about his past relationships after discovering a secret about Chas. With so much excitement happening both on and off-screen, it's no wonder that Rebecca is proud of her successful career and fascinating family history.

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