The The Traitors has returned to TV this week, with Claudia Winkleman once again living it up as the master of killer ceremonies. The 52-year-old presenter is loved for her work on the show from her witty lines to her delightful fashion sense, but what do you know of her life away from TV? It's fair to say that Claudia's off-screen life is equally intriguing as The Traitors many twists and turns. Thanks to a family connection, Claudia has ties to the Royal family, reports the Mirror .
Her link to royalty comes via her sister Sophie Winkleman, making the Strictly star technically related to the monarchy. Sophie, an actress best known for her role as Big Suze in Peep Show and who shares their father Barry with Claudia, married into the Royal family in 2009. READ MORE: Meet Leicester's 'competitive' barber taking on BBC The Traitors challenge She wed Lord Frederick Windsor, son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
He is the second cousin of King Charles III and currently stands 53rd in line to the British throne. Claudia tied the knot with film producer Kris Thykier in 2000 and they have since welcomed three children, Jake, Matilda and Arthur. She has previously spoken about their relationship, revealing to OK! agazine the moment she knew he was the one.
Claudia said she fell head over heels for Kris due to his kindness, impeccable manners and impressive bedroom skills. "What did it for me was how he behaved in restaurants, bars and planes – indeed, simply around people. 'T.
