Recently, it has been scientifically confirmed through DNA testing that the iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe was descended from a clan originating in the Scottish Highlands.
The village of Edinkillie, located near Forres in Moray, northeast Scotland, serves as the ancestral home of the Some Like It Hot star’s family.
Specifically, Monroe is identified as a descendant of the Munro clan, shedding light on her previously speculated Scottish heritage.
Prior to this discovery, there existed uncertainty surrounding the Hollywood legend’s lineage, which has now been definitively established.
Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926 in Los Angeles, Monroe adopted her renowned screen name from her mother, Gladys Monroe.
Approximately two years ago, the Munro clan issued a call for individuals to come forward and assist in validating Monroe’s familial background.
Next weekend, members of the clan are scheduled to convene in the Highlands to delve into the particulars of Monroe’s relatives and their shared ancestry.
Tracing her roots, Monroe’s mother could trace her paternal lineage back to John Munro, a prisoner of war who was exiled to the United States during the English Civil War in 1651.
Furthermore, another noteworthy figure in Monroe’s lineage is William Munro, who migrated from Scotland to Indonesia during the 19th century.
Reflecting on this revelation, Roelof Zeijdel, a descendant of William Munro, expressed his pride in uncovering his Munro clan
