Although the family does not possess any lands or stately homes in the UK, by virtue of their lineage they inherited the ancient Scottish title of Earl of Loudoun
This surprising fact is based on the research of British medieval historian Michael Jones, who uncovered a document in Rouen Cathedral in France two decades ago that according to him proves King Edward IV was illegitimate.
As the son of a farmhand from the Australian outback, Simon Abney-Hastings might be an unlikely choice to receive an invitation to King Charles III's coronation.
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