London, March 4 : The Duchess of Cambridge is related to pop singer Chris de Burgh, ancestry experts say.

Kate, 31, has ties to the Lady In Red warbler, 64, through her dad, the Daily Star reported.

Michael Middleton, 63, is believed to be related to 14th century King Edward III.

Edward's son Lionel of Antwerp married Elizabeth de Burgh, an Irish heiress and ancestor of the singer. (ANI)