Jeremy Edwardson's novel details a family secret that allegedly dates back centuries. He says his grandmother shared stories about his great-great-great-grandmother Anne Thomas, who was born out of wedlock to Queen Victoria's mother and a notorious political radical. The story claims the family was paid to care for her in secrecy after her birth would have caused a public scandal.
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Redding Author Details Secret Connection to British Royals
Jeremy Edwardson, a Redding author and owner of the Soundhouse Recording Studio, claims his novel 'Granny in the Attic' tells the true story of a secret sister to Queen Victoria.
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Key Details
- Location: Redding, California
- Date/time: June 28, 2026 (published), 2018 (research began)
- Agencies involved: not specified
- Status: novel publication
- Public impact: claims of royal family connection
Timeline
- June 28, 2026: article published by KRCR Local
Jeremy Edwardson
Queen Victoria
Anne Thomas
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