Prince William's fiancee has impressive Yankee lineage

The fiancee of Britain's Prince William has some family ties to famous Americans, including the first U.S. president.The New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston said Tuesday that Kate Middleton is an eighth cousin eight times removed to George Washington. Their common ancestor, Sir William Gascoigne, died in 1487.Photos: Kate Middleton's spot-on princess styleWilliam's late mother, Pri