Richard III's DNA reveals infidelity in the British royal family tree

Scientists who studied genetic material from the remains of Richard III found in a Leicester car park in 2013, reveal evidence of infidelity in his family tree which could have profound impact on history.

Questions of infidelity were raised when scientists took his DNA sample to match to his descendants in order to prove the remains were in fact  Richard III. Genetic testing through his maternal DNA proved the body was that of the King. However, DNA  from his paternal chain did not match suggesting that at some point in history an adulterous affair occurred.Scientist have not been able to determine when the affair could have taken place in history.

However, this monumentous discovery open a whole new can of worms. The discovery calls into question whether kings like Henry VI, Henry VII and Henry VIII possessed royal blood or if they even had the right to rule.

The study is published in the journal Nature Communications.

Watch: Dr Turi King and Professor Kevin Schurer from the University of Leicester discuss the genealogical research and findings in King Richard III case.