The actress discovered her 38th great-grandfather was one of the most influential historical figures, Charlemagne.

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, is to receive the prestigious International Charlemagne Prize for services to Europe, organizers said on Wednesday. The prize's board of ...

The story of Charlemagne, the Frankish king who changed Europe forever.

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, said that she was "deeply touched" after being announced as the laureate of the prestigious 2025 International Charlemagne Prize on ...

Since 1950, Aachen has awarded the Charlemagne Prize annually to recognize those who defend European unity. The prize is named after Charlemagne, who is considered the first unifier of Europe.

The award’s board of directors praised her vision for a sustainable, competitive, and unified Europe, describing her as a strong advocate for European values on the global stage. They noted ...