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The impasto of time and experiences with the firstborn change how parents behave with subsequent children.
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
After years of rumors about when King Charles will hand the throne to his firstborn son, Prince William, well-wishers may finally have their answer.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2026
So obviously, Anthony, the firstborn boy, honoring his father makes a lot of sense.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
The Hell's Kitchen actress welcomed her firstborn via adoption as a single mom in 2002; Pitt formerly adopted Maddox some years later.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
After years of rumors about when King Charles will hand the throne to his firstborn son, Prince William, well-wishers may finally have their answer.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2026
So obviously, Anthony, the firstborn boy, honoring his father makes a lot of sense.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
The Hell's Kitchen actress welcomed her firstborn via adoption as a single mom in 2002; Pitt formerly adopted Maddox some years later.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Firstborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firstborn. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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