grandfather

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He described it as "a state visit for the ages, the most significant since his grandfather George VI's visit in 1939 on the eve of the Second World War".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Fun fact: The American colonists—or tax-dodging rebels, as some in Britain still jokingly call them—got their independence from Charles’ great-great-great-great-great grandfather, George III.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

His grandfather died before he was born, but his grandmother lived nearby and visited often.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

A grandfather says performing on a talent show with his 10-year-old grandson is a moment he will always remember.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He thought of his father and grandfather, waiting, perhaps angry, perhaps terrified and panicking, for his return.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell