eldest

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She was the eldest of King Vajiralongkorn's seven children, born on 7 December 1978 to his first wife and cousin, Princess Soamsawali.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

His second eldest daughter, Kinsey, ran errands and helped with operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The president’s eldest son said through a spokesperson that he wasn’t involved.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Newhouse’s eldest son, Steven, spearheaded the company’s growth on the internet and on mobile devices.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Clearly the eldest Incorrigible was not yet convinced.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood