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Viserys Targaryen Viserys (Paddy Considine) is the grandson of Jaehaerys, son of Baelon, brother of Daemon, first cousin of Rhaenys and father of Rhaenyra, Aegon II, Aemond, Helaena (Phia Saban) and Daeron.
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Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
In addition to her close relationship with the late queen, Lady Pamela was also a first cousin to Prince Philip.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Francis' daughter, Sofia (who won an Oscar for her work on 2003's Lost in Translation), is therefore Cage's first cousin.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Editor’s note: By standard terminology, the grandson of one’s aunt is a first cousin once removed, not a third cousin.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
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Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
In addition to her close relationship with the late queen, Lady Pamela was also a first cousin to Prince Philip.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Francis' daughter, Sofia (who won an Oscar for her work on 2003's Lost in Translation), is therefore Cage's first cousin.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Editor’s note: By standard terminology, the grandson of one’s aunt is a first cousin once removed, not a third cousin.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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