By some on-line accounts, the superb British actor, Benedict Cumberbatch, has a descent from Edward IV and Edward's mistress, Elizabeth Waite -- making him a 15th great-grandson of Edward IV -- and, of course, a 15th great-grandnephew of Richard III -- rather than just a 2nd cousin, 16 times removed of Richard III. Can anyone here verify that? DSH "The final happiness of man consists in the contemplation of truth.... This is sought for its own sake, and is directed to no other end beyond itself." Saint Thomas Aquinas, [1224/5-1274] _Summa Contra Gentiles_ [c. 1258-1264]