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Produced by Richie Owens, Dolly’s first cousin, the set traces the Parton and Owens family trees back to their beginnings.
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Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Constantine, a first cousin of Britain’s late Prince Philip and godfather to Prince William, was Greece’s last king before its monarchy was abolished in 1973, though his descendants, including Theodora, 41, still represent the country as princes and princesses.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
The man was identified later Tuesday as Samuel Sharpe Jr. by a first cousin, Larayne Sharpe, who spoke to reporters at the scene of the shooting.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 16 July 2024
On Thursday, Birgitte, who is a full-time working royal and married to Queen Elizabeth's first cousin Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, will be there in her stead.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Constantine, a first cousin of Britain’s late Prince Philip and godfather to Prince William, was Greece’s last king before its monarchy was abolished in 1973, though his descendants, including Theodora, 41, still represent the country as princes and princesses.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
The man was identified later Tuesday as Samuel Sharpe Jr. by a first cousin, Larayne Sharpe, who spoke to reporters at the scene of the shooting.
—Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 16 July 2024
On Thursday, Birgitte, who is a full-time working royal and married to Queen Elizabeth's first cousin Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, will be there in her stead.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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