Heir Collection (page 3)

Allegory of the marriage of the Dauphin to Marie-Anne of Bavaria, March 7, 1680. Creator: Unknown
Allegory of the marriage of the Dauphin to Marie-Anne of Bavaria, March 7, 1680

Presentation of the Address to the Hon. A. H. Vernon at Barlowfold, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Presentation of the Address to the Hon. A. H. Vernon at Barlowfold, [Cheshire], 1850. Celebration on the Vernon family estate

MAP OF EUROPE IN 1400

Seeing off Tsesarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich from the city of Kansk, 1891. Creator: AM Zlobkov
Seeing off Tsesarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich from the city of Kansk, 1891. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Crown Prince Carl Franz Joseph of Austria
3786869 Crown Prince Carl Franz Joseph of Austria; (add.info.: Crown Prince Carl Franz Joseph of Austria (Karl Franz Josef von -sterreich) at the headquarters of the Austro- Hungarian Army

The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession, c.1572 (oil on panel)
NGW215391 The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession, c.1572 (oil on panel) by Heere, Lucas de (1534-84); 131.2x184 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon, 1912 (oil on canvas)
NGW388573 Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Gillot, Eugene Louis (1867-1925); 196.9x276.3 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Viscount Weymouth, the former Daphne Vivian, pictured with her baby son, Alexander George Thynne, the future 7th Marquess of Bath in a photograph taken for his christening which took place at St

The Duchess of Marlborough and the Marquess of Blandford
Consuelo Vanderbilt (1877 - 1964), American heiress and first wife of Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough. She married the duke in 1895 after being coerced into the marriage by her

Tim Jefferies arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, 1901. Artist: Robert Milne
Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, c1900. The Queen (1819-1901) with her great-grandchildren, the children of her grandson Prince George

His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, 1858. Creator: Unknown
His Royal Highness the Prince of Orange, 1858. The cities of Holland...put on their holiday attire, to pay due honour [to the prince] on his attaining his majority

MAP OF ITALY DURING THE ROMAN EMPIRE

MAP OF SOUTHERN ITALY BEFORE THE ROMAN EMPIRE

MAP OF SOUTH AND WEST EUROPE AFTER 843 A. D
MAP OF SOUTH AND WEST EUROPE AFTER 843 A.D

Russia - Alexei Nikolaevich (1904-1918), the last Tsarevich (heir apparent to the throne of the Russian Empire). Date: circa 1912

The Heir Of All The Ages
A sketch of a baby child's head, with a fixated glare. Date: circa 1920

The descendants of the German Emperor and Empress Frederick. The empress had two sons and four daughters. Victoria, Princess Royal (Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa (21 November 1840 ?)

The Prince and Princess of Wales and Dowager of Russia
The Prince and Princess of Wales (Edward VII & Alexandra of Denmark). The eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 a€" 6 May 1910)

Mary Queen of Scots with her baby son James
Mary Queen of Scots presenting her baby son, later King James VI of Scotland and I of England

Photographs of Gainsborough shooting party, outdoor sporting portraits and group shot. Captioned, Those Idle Rich: The Earl of Gainsborough's Birthday shooting party, at Exton Park, Rutland'

Prince Henry removing the crown from his father's pillow
Prince Henry (Henry V) removing the crown from his father's pillow (Henry IV). 1413

She'll be Queen Yet
Impression of Edward, Duke of Kent showing off his baby daughter, Alexandrine Victoria, later Queen Victoria. After the death of King George IV, his brother, King William IV

Series of sketches showing Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence (1864 - 1892), involved in a series of sporting activities while at Cambridge University

Prince Hirohito (1901 - 1989), in his carriage on the way to be formally installed as Heir to the Throne, 3rd November 1916

DUC D'ORLEANS DIES - 4
Ferdinand-Philippe, duc d'Orleans, son of Louis- Philippe and heir to the throne, dies in a house in Neuilly after a fatal carriage accident. Date: 13 July 1842

DUC D'ORLEANS DIES - 3
Ferdinand-Philippe, duc d'Orleans, son of Louis- Philippe and heir to the throne, dies in this house in Neuilly after a fatal carriage accident. Date: 13 July 1842

Duc Orleans Dies Events France 13 July 1842 Ferdinand
duc, orleans, dies, events, france, 13, july, 1842, ferdinand, philippe, son, louis, heir, throne, carried, house, fatal, carriage, accident, neuilly, duc'd'orleans, history, historical

DEATH OF ALFONSO XII
Alfonso XII lies in state in Madrid : he dies without an heir but his queen Maria Cristina is pregnant with the future Alfonso XIII and she will rule as regent. Date: 1885

FELIPE V INSTALLED
When Carlos II dies with no heir, the duc d'Anjou, grandson of Louis XIV, is installed as Felipe V, triggering the War of the Spanish Succession. Date: 16 November 1700

Portrait of Crown Prince Alexander Nikolayevich (1818-81), 1830 (oil on canvas) Radichtchev Museum, Saratov, Russia (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

Esau sells his birthright, 1640 (oil on canvas)
7352725 Esau sells his birthright, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Assereto, Giovacchino (1600-49); 98x124 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

John Pierpont Morgan with his son and daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation (sepia photo)
STC306496 John Pierpont Morgan with his son and daughter attending the Money Trust Investigation (sepia photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Family Tree of Hrolf, or Rollo, first Duke of Normandy, illustration from Everyday Life in Anglo-Saxon
6867322 Family Tree of Hrolf, or Rollo, first Duke of Normandy, illustration from Everyday Life in Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman Times, published 1926 (b/w engraving) by English School

Seal of Henry of Scotland, 1114 - 1152, published in 1797 (engraving)
1219718 Seal of Henry of Scotland, 1114 - 1152, published in 1797 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Scotland, heir to the Kingdom of Alba)

Prince Umberto, heir to the Italian throne, acclaimed by Italian troops at their lines on the River Isonzo
6000355 Prince Umberto, heir to the Italian throne, acclaimed by Italian troops at their lines on the River Isonzo, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Damblans

The Fool Hoping For Inheritance, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308517 The Fool Hoping For Inheritance, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Family of spanish king Carlos IV, detail, 1801 (painting)
1760508 Family of spanish king Carlos IV, detail, 1801 (painting) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); (add.info.: Family of spanish king Carlos IV)

The first-born male offspring, the midwife, shows the newborn son to the other family members
7280210 The first-born male offspring, the midwife, shows the newborn son to the other family members by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first-born male offspring)

The Prince of Wales on a tiger hunt during his visit to India, 1876 (photogravure)
6030893 The Prince of Wales on a tiger hunt during his visit to India, 1876 (photogravure) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Son and Heir (engraving)
668358 A Son and Heir (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Son and Heir. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, aka Moliere (colour litho)
1728986 Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, aka Moliere (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (15 January 1622 (baptised) - 17 February 1673)

HRH Edward of Wales Saluting the Colours, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (colour litho)
STC360922 HRH Edward of Wales Saluting the Colours, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young prince, heir to the Sultans throne, Ottoman Empire
6340229 Young prince, heir to the Sultans throne, Ottoman Empire by Dalvimart, Octavian (18th century) (after); (add.info.: Young prince, heir to the Sultans throne, Ottoman Empire)

HRH the Prince of Wales as a Godfather, Scene in the Chapel Royal, St James s
1598302 HRH the Prince of Wales as a Godfather, Scene in the Chapel Royal, St James s, at the Baptism of the Son and Heir of the Duke of Marlborough (litho) by Begg

Frederick disapproves of his Heir (engraving)
2788274 Frederick disapproves of his Heir (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick disapproves of his Heir)

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"Heir to the Throne: A Legacy of Power and Tradition" In a world filled with tales of mythical creatures like the Lambton Worm, our new ruler King George V emerges as the true heir to his kingdom. Just as Archduke Otto Habsburg carries the weight of his family's legacy, so does our beloved monarch. The Queen and Prince Charles stand side by side, representing four generations of the English Royal Family in an illustration from His Majesty. Their regal presence mirrors that of Tsar Nicholas II holding his son, the Tsarevich Alexei - a poignant reminder of dynastic succession. From Hogarth's portrayal of rakes and tailors to Princess Louise on her wedding day, history has witnessed countless heirs stepping into their roles with grace and poise. The Russian royal family's young Alexis also symbolizes hope for continuity amidst turmoil. An Allegory of Tudor Succession showcases Henry VIII's family, capturing both power struggles and familial bonds. Similarly, Portrait of the Prince Imperial immortalizes a young heir whose life was tragically cut short but left an indelible mark on history. Greek Royalty finds its place too; King Constantine I stands tall among his predecessors as he takes up the mantle for future generations. These stories remind us that being an heir is not just about birthright but also about shouldering responsibility for one's nation. As we ponder upon these historical figures who have carried their lineage forward with pride, let us remember that being an heir means more than simply inheriting titles or wealth – it is a duty to uphold traditions while embracing progress.