Sadly, Beckinsale’s other connections to the royal family aren’t so light-hearted.

Both their parents were beloved public figures whose untimely deaths led to an outpouring of public mourning.

“I remember driving around with people seeing [the same thing] when my dad died.

Kate Beckinsale at TIFF festival

And that was quite weird,” she admitted.

Growing up, people often told Beckinsale they would always remember her dad, Richard Beckinsale.

Of course, in reality,the brothers were never the same after Diana’s death.

Prince Harry and William with King Charles

Both brothers felt shocked by Diana’s demise, but Harry took longer to accept it.

Prince Harry and William with Princess Diana