King Charles Reportedly Related To Real-Life Count Dracula: Details

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.

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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 'Hot Husband' Api Robin Split After 20 Years

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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 Gives a Speech at Harvard Business School: 'I Don't Know If It Can Get Much Better Than This'

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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.

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"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."

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

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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Breanna Stewart provides encouraging update on WNBA CBA negotiations

WNBA star Breanna Stewartis seemingly pleased with whereCBA negotiationscurrently are with the league.

During a recent episode of herpodcast with NBA star Myles Turner, Stewart provided an update about the current state of negotiations with the league. Stewart revealed that the players are "in a new place."

"I'm feeling better. I'm feeling like the owners are finally really acknowledging and being receptive of what we want and the players as well,"Stewart said.

"We all kind of had to put our business hats on and get into that mindset. I'm hoping we can get this thing done quickly so then we're not late [to start the2026 season]. That's the thing. It's like I've been telling them, is ― now that we're a part of a revenue-shared model, you miss games, it's less money. Not to say that we should submit and just say yes to any proposal that we don't like, but this is a business now. This is how businesses go."

In the league's latest proposal, the WNBA conceded team-provided housing, a person with knowledge of the matter told USA TODAY Sports. In the revised agreement, one-bedroom apartments will be available for players making the minimum salary. The two developmental players on each roster would be provided with studio apartments. The players' union also voiced setting a standard for team facilities that would be codified in the new CBA, the person with knowledge of the situation said.

Still, nothing has changed in terms of revenue sharing or player salaries. The WNBA is offering more than 70% of league and team net revenue. The players' union has asked for 30% of gross revenue. The salary cap would be $5.65 million per year, rising with league revenues.

Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) celebrates with teammates after the Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 89-86, at Michelob Ultra Arena.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces battles for the ball with Alyssa Thomas #25 and Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) and A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces grab a rebound past DeWanna Bonner (14) and Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) looks to tip a loose ball away from Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) shoots against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after making a basket against the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Megan Gustafson (17) of the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury looks to shoot the ball against NaLyssa Smith (3) of the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: NaLyssa Smith (3) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts during the third quarter.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts against the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) dribbles against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) drives against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Kahleah Copper (2) of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates after her 3-point basket.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Head coach Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the first quarter.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Maddy Westbeld of the Chicago Sky (left) and Rae Burrell of the Los Angeles Sparks look on.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts in front of Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon looks on.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Dana Evans of the Las Vegas Aces, shoots the ball between Monique Akoa Makani and Natasha Mack of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces drives to the basket against Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury grabs a rebound against the Las Vegas Aces.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces shoots the ball against Monique Akoa Makani of the Phoenix Mercury.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Game 1: A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces grabs a rebound against Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury.

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"We're now going to be a part of a revenue-sharing model, which is historic for the WNBA and really for the future to come, and now, it's kind of understanding that," Stewart said on her podcast.

"While it istiring and taxing, you want to be a part of it to make sure that it's for the better of the players, and also the league is going to continue and grow and thrive at such an important point. So you know what? We're not done. Hopefully, eventually, I'll be able to be like, 'Oh, my God, Myles. It's finished. It's over.' It's going to be incredible, but until then, we just keep trucking along."

Stewart's NBA co-host seemed to sympathise with the work that WNBA players are doing in the ongoing negotiations. Turner admitted that many NBA players are in the dark on the work that's been completed.

"I just think that you're fighting the good fight, and I don't think the guys on the NBA side truly see what's really going on the WNBA side," Turner said.

"We only hear headlines. We don't realize that you're on Zoom calls for four hours the day that you have games. We don't realize that you're spearheading these conversations as one of the faces of the league. If the shoe was on the other foot, I think it'd be a lot tougher. I think you're handling it really well."

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Chris Paul announces NBA retirement after 21 seasons: 'It's hard to really know what to feel'

Chris Paul officially ended his 21-season career as one of the NBA's greatest point guards, announcing his retirement on Friday onInstagram.

"This is it! After 21 years I'm stepping away from basketball," Paul wrote in the social-media post. "As I write this, it's hard to really know what to feel, but for once — most people would be surprised — I don't have the answer lol! But, mostly I'm filled with so much joy and gratitude!

"While this chapter of being an 'NBA player' is done, the game of basketball will forever be engrained in the DNA of my life."

The fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft out of Wake Forest, Paul ranks second on the NBA's all-time assist list — his 12,552 assists trail only John Stockton's 15,806. He is also second behind Stockton in steals. He leaves as a 12-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA point guard, five-time single-season assists leader, nine-time All-Defense selection and a member of the NBA's 75th anniversary team.

For his career, Paul averaged 16.8 points, 9.2 assists and 4.4 rebounds. He was also a two-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. men's national team. His next stop will be the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Paul and the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James are the only players with at least 20,000 points and 10,000 assists in their careers.

"Playing basketball for a living has been an unbelievable blessing that came with lots of responsibility," Paul also said in his Instagram post. "I embraced it all. The good and the bad. As a lifelong learner, leadership is hard and is not for the weak. Some will like you and many people won't. But the goal was always the goal, and my intentions were always sincere (Damn, I love competing!!)"

Paul had previously announced this would be his final season, a farewell tour of sorts, after he signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in the offseason. The Clippers struggled to a 5-16 start and then sent him home from a roadtrip on Dec. 3, saying they planned to part ways with him after he reportedly clashedClippers head coach Tyronn Lue and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank.

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The Clippers kept Paul on the roster until trading him to the Toronto Raptors at the trade deadline earlier this month. There was never an expectation Paul would play for the Raptors, and the team waived him on Friday shortly before his retirement announcement.

The final game of Paul's career was a 140-123 loss to the Miami Heat on Dec. 1 in which he had eight points and three assists in 14 minutes. He averaged a career-low 2.9 points, 3.3 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 16 games with the Clippers this season.

This was Paul's second stint with the Clippers. He also played for the San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets after beginning his career with the New Orleans Hornets.

Last season with the Spurs, Paul was the oldest player in NBA history to start all 82 games. It was only the second time in his career Paul played all 82. He finished his career having played in 1,370 regular-season games and 149 playoff games.

Despite Paul's success and longevity, he never won an NBA championship. Untimely injuries sometimes limited his advancement in the playoffs, including in 2018 when he missed the last two games of the Western Conference finals as the Warriors beat his Rockets. He reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 2021 with the Suns and took a 2-0 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks only to lose the next four games.

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