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Katharine, who was the oldest member of the British royal family, was married to Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Crime is the first cousin to immigration.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 Aug. 2025
Therefore, Maria, 69, and Bobby, 71, are first cousins, making Schwarzenegger and Bobby first cousins once removed.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
His dad’s first cousin, who is an Italian teacher, consulted on the Italian dialogue in the script.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Crime is the first cousin to immigration.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 Aug. 2025
Therefore, Maria, 69, and Bobby, 71, are first cousins, making Schwarzenegger and Bobby first cousins once removed.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
His dad’s first cousin, who is an Italian teacher, consulted on the Italian dialogue in the script.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
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“First cousin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20cousin. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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