The Duchess' Australian Ancestors

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Revealed: Kate's Aussie convict relatives who can trace their roots to a lamb rustling labourer

When the Duchess of Cambridge arrives in Sydney next week, she will be able to trace her roots back to a 19th century farm labourer who was sent as a convict to Australia. He was found guilty of stealing three lambs and handed the sentence and sent to Australia.