children

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The 73-year-old king, who has seven children from four marriages, has not announced his chosen heir, though succession rules favour men.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Ms. Dimmock’s sensitivity is apparent throughout—she very deliberately leaves Parker’s children from earlier relationships, a girl and boy, almost completely out of the story, when a less thoughtful filmmaker might have made more of them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Denise hopes that sharing Oisin's story will encourage other parents to talk to their children about mental health.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The U.S. government has pledged to deposit $1,000 into accounts set up for children born between 2025 and 2028.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Only about children did we disagree: Karel wanted four, while I held out stubbornly for six.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom