Heir Collection (#4)

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)

King Louis XIV or France advising his great-grandson, who would succeed him as King Louis XV
3622116 King Louis XIV or France advising his great-grandson, who would succeed him as King Louis XV, not to love to build and to make war as much as he did (colour litho) by Beuzon

Carl XIII of Sweden (oil on board)
OVR394378 Carl XIII of Sweden (oil on board) by Krafft, Per (the elder) (1724-93); 229x164 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldiers for the Norwegian King Sverre, Torstein Skevla and Skjervald Skrukka carrying the kings son Hakon Hakonsson
OVR356474 Soldiers for the Norwegian King Sverre, Torstein Skevla and Skjervald Skrukka carrying the kings son Hakon Hakonsson, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Bergslien

Map Of South America, 1899

Map Of Indonesia, 1899

A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals, 1819

Portrait of Prince Azam Shah, late 17th / early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Prince Azam Shah, late 17th/early 18th century

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Marcus Claudius Marcellus, 50-49 BCE, issued by Roman Republic, P. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus (moneyer)

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Lucius Aelius Caesar, 138. Creator: Unknown
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Lucius Aelius Caesar, 138

Death of Max Lebaudy, 1896
7143619 Death of Max Lebaudy, 1896 by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. France. The death of billionaire Max Lebaudy)

Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia in Rheinsberg, 18th Century (engraving)
3647558 Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia in Rheinsberg, 18th Century (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Prince Frederick of Prussia in Rheinsberg)

Queen Alexandra with Prince Albert Victor and Prince George (later King George V) (b / w photo)
6014428 Queen Alexandra with Prince Albert Victor and Prince George (later King George V) (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Heir and the Wicked Husbandmen (engraving)
5992424 The Heir and the Wicked Husbandmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heir and the Wicked Husbandmen)

Scruffy boy pulling a toy wooden horse (colour litho)
5999998 Scruffy boy pulling a toy wooden horse (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scruffy boy pulling a toy wooden horse)

The First Prayer of the Prince of Wales, Prince Albert Edward, the future King Edward VII, 1842 (coloured engraving)
6032236 The First Prayer of the Prince of Wales, Prince Albert Edward, the future King Edward VII, 1842 (coloured engraving) by Gallait

King Edward VII embracing his son, the Prince of Wales, at the kings coronation, Westminster Abbey, London
5207157 King Edward VII embracing his son, the Prince of Wales, at the kings coronation, Westminster Abbey, London, 1902 (litho) by Sheldon

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIII (engraving)
1054775 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XIII (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

MS 300 f. IVr, folio from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c
5911925 MS 300 f.IVr, folio from the Psalter and Hours of Isabella of France, Paris, c.1265-70 (pen & ink and tempera on parchment) by French School, (13th century); 19x14.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Heir to Hawarden Castle (engraving)
1039608 The Heir to Hawarden Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heir to Hawarden Castle)

Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir (engraving)
670622 Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir)

James I invests his son Charles as Prince of Wales, 1616
STC373642 James I invests his son Charles as Prince of Wales, 1616, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by English School

Prince Louis Philippe Robert, Duc d Orleans (engraving)
1048086 Prince Louis Philippe Robert, Duc d Orleans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Louis Philippe Robert, Duc d Orleans)

King John, Act III, Scene I (engraving)
971685 King John, Act III, Scene I (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John, Act III, Scene I)

William, Duke of Gloucester (engraving)
964930 William, Duke of Gloucester (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William, Duke of Gloucester)

Henry Prince of Wales, son of King James I (engraving)
964917 Henry Prince of Wales, son of King James I (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Prince of Wales, son of King James I)

Louis of France, The Grand Dauphin, c. 1698 (marble)
909267 Louis of France, The Grand Dauphin, c.1698 (marble) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); 79x75.1x34 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

An unforgettable scene, in the hour of the trial, the King, from the Quirinale
2815755 An unforgettable scene, in the hour of the trial, the King, from the Quirinale, waves the tricolor and shouts Long live Italy

An unusual royal journey (colour litho)
2809013 An unusual royal journey (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unusual royal journey)

Return of the Crown Prince of Serbia to Belgrade, enthusiastic demonstrations by the people (Colour Litho)
2815169 Return of the Crown Prince of Serbia to Belgrade, enthusiastic demonstrations by the people (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Royal visitors to France: The Russian tsarevich at La Turbie (colour litho)
2818706 Royal visitors to France: The Russian tsarevich at La Turbie (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal visitors to France)

The dying Tsar Alexander III of Russia giving advice to his son (colour litho)
2818576 The dying Tsar Alexander III of Russia giving advice to his son (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Baptism of the Prince of Piedmont at the Quirinal Palace in Rome (colour litho)
2795899 Baptism of the Prince of Piedmont at the Quirinal Palace in Rome (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dieu Garde la Reine (God Save the Queen) (litho)
3098869 Dieu Garde la Reine (God Save the Queen) (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dieu Garde la Reine (God Save the Queen)

British high society enjoying the beach at Biarritz, 1927 with Viscount Moore (Earl of Droghedas son and heir) wearing a basque beret, Mr Henry Worthrey and Mr Lowenstein Date: 1927

Mrs Gladstone and her Grandson, William Glynne Charles Gladstone, Heir to the Hawarden Estates (b / w photo)
1615783 Mrs Gladstone and her Grandson, William Glynne Charles Gladstone, Heir to the Hawarden Estates (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Through Suffering to Cycledom (engraving)
1596638 Through Suffering to Cycledom (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Through Suffering to Cycledom)

Facey Romford dispossessed by the rightful heir, young
Sporting man with gun, gaiters and hound surprised by his guests. Facey Romford dispossessed by the rightful heir, young Gilroy and his governess. Who am I? I m the mistress of this ere ouse

English huntsman making a dangerous jump over a stone wall beneath a low branch, 19th century. Facey Romford hitting his head on a branch during a fox-hunt. Rot the beggar, exclaims Romford

The First Proclamation of the Indian Imperial Title of the British Crown at Delhi
STC360918 The First Proclamation of the Indian Imperial Title of the British Crown at Delhi, New Years Day, 1877, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Amato, G.S

King Edward I Presenting his Infant Son Edward to the Welsh Chieftains in Carnarvon
STC358018 King Edward I Presenting his Infant Son Edward to the Welsh Chieftains in Carnarvon Castle as their Prince of Wales (litho) by Ward

A Child Hands King Edward VIII a Bouquet at Enham Village Centre, 1926 (b / w photo)
STC360985 A Child Hands King Edward VIII a Bouquet at Enham Village Centre, 1926 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from George V and Edward VIII)

Canadian Women Tell King Edward VIII a Joke, at Ontario Agricultural College
STC360983 Canadian Women Tell King Edward VIII a Joke, at Ontario Agricultural College, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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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.