NCIS fans' minds are 'blown' as connections to Prince Harry and the late Queen explained

fans have been left stunned after learning about the show's connection to and the late , as well as to the hit Netflix show, Suits.

Following the launch of season 22 on CBS earlier this month, fans have been discussing various theories about the popular franchise, which recently marked its 1000th episode.

Returning cast members include Gary Cole as Alden Parker, Sean Murray as Timothy McGee, Wilmer Valderrama as Nick Torres, Brian Dietzen as Dr Jimmy Palmer, Diona Reasonover as Kasie Hines and Rocky Carroll as Leon Vance.

In the midst of the excitement for a new season, one fan shared some "mind-blowing" information about the show's wider connections to the British Royal Family.

Taking to , user @No_Adhesiveness4890 wrote: "Today I learned that Mike from is married to Troian Bellisario.

"So now Ncis and Suits are connected in a way, you can Link Don Bellisario to the late Queen of England.

"Because Mike starred in suits along side Megan Markle who is married to Prince Harry. My mind is just blown knowing that Mike from suits goes to Holiday dinners with McGee." (sic)

To unpack this further, Patrick J. Adams plays Mike Ross in the hit Suits, which also stars as Rachel Zane.

Meghan is married to Prince Harry, who is the grandson of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the son of ruling monarch .

Patrick, who has remained friends with the Duchess, is also married to Pretty Little Liars star and TV legacy Troian Bellisario.

Troian is the daughter of American producer and screenwriter Donald P. Bellisario, who has written for NCIS, as well as shows like Magnum, P.I. and Quantum Leap.

Meanwhile, the comment about having "dinners with McGee" is in reference to NCIS's Special Agent Timothy McGee, who is played by Troian's stepbrother Sean Murray.

Fans took to the comments to share their thoughts on the connection, with one pointing out that Patrick had appeared in an episode of NCIS, in the same way that Troian had appeared in Suits.

"I always forget Patrick J. Adams was in S6.6 of NCIS. He was great in that role," they commented.

Another pointed out: "Troian was also in Suits, shared screentime with Meghan Markle in her episodes, and attended her wedding."

"Wow, that's interesting," another fan admitted.

NCIS season 22 continues every Monday on CBS. You can also catch up with NCIS on Disney Plus.