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Sharing the gastronomic delights of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region runs through the blood, and the family legacy of Highwood residents and first cousins, Ruthie Amidei and Mada Ugolini Hitchmough.
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Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Penelope Knatchbull is 32 years younger than Philip and the wife of his first cousin, once removed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 May 2026
The second witness, only referred to as Ms. Sullivan, is a first cousin of Horner's mother.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Edward and Alexandra also have a younger brother, Prince Michael of Kent, and the trio are first cousins of the late Queen Elizabeth.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Penelope Knatchbull is 32 years younger than Philip and the wife of his first cousin, once removed.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 May 2026
The second witness, only referred to as Ms. Sullivan, is a first cousin of Horner's mother.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Edward and Alexandra also have a younger brother, Prince Michael of Kent, and the trio are first cousins of the late Queen Elizabeth.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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