Heir Collection (#9)

Reading the Will, c1820. Creator: William Greatbach
Reading the Will, c1820. The numerous heirs gather round the lawyer seated at the table, on which are coins, bottles and glasses. One stands close with an ear trumpet

Edwards pretty new toy, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Edwards pretty new toy, 1897. Prince Edward plays with his crown. (Edward (1537-1553) ruled as King Edward VI from 1547 until his death aged 15)

Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Delight of Henry at having a Son and Heir, 1897. King Henry VIII is overjoyed at the birth of his son Edward, who wears the ostrich feathers denoting the Prince of Wales

Birth of the Princess Elizabeth, 1897. Creator: John Leech
Birth of the Princess Elizabeth, 1897. King Henry VIII looks despondently at his newborn daughter, while wishing for a male heir

Maria Louisa and the King of Rome, 1812, (1896). Artist: Charles J. State
Maria Louisa and the King of Rome, 1812, (1896). Austrian archduchess Marie Louise (1791-1847), Napoleons second wife, with their son Napoleon Francois Charles Joseph Bonaparte (1811-1832)

Prince Charles of Viana in the midst of popular enthusiasm for his proclamation as the heir of the crown of Catalonia

Reading of a Will. Artist: Eckhout, Jacob Joseph (1793-1861)
Reading of a Will. Found in the collection of Moravska galerie, Brno

Louis of France, Grand Dauphin, as a child 17th century (1894). Artist: Nicolas de Larmessin II
Louis of France (1661-1711), Grand Dauphin, as a child 17th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection) Exhibited by the Late James Anderson Rose

Le Roi De Rome, c1811, (c1927). Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Le Roi De Rome, 1811 (c1927). Portrait of Napoleon II (1811-1832). The painting is held by the Chateau de Versailles, Paris. From Beautiful Children, by Haldane Macfall. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Ltd

Mr. Hawkins, Q. C. & Dr. Kenealy Q. C. 1874. Artist: Faustin
Mr. Hawkins, Q.C. & Dr. Kenealy Q.C. 1874. Henry Hawkins, 1st Baron Brampton QC (1817-1907) and Edward Vaughan Hyde Kenealy QC (1819-1880), Irish barrister and writer

Arthur speaks in King John: Act IV, Scene I, c1875. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Arthur speaks in King John: Act IV, Scene I. Or Hubert, if you will, cut out my tongue, So I may keep...King John, c1875. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Henry, Prince of Wales taking the Crown from the pillow of his father Henry IV, 1413 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Edward the Black Prince, 1793. From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J. Stratford, High Holborn, London, 1793]

Prince Umberto of Italy, c1933. From La Liberte: celebrating the occasion of the visit of the king and queen of Italy to Egypt [La Liberte, France, c1933]

The Only Son, c1900. Artist: Leonard Leslie Brooke
The Only Son, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

The Prince of Wales as a patron of the arts, 1896 (1911). Artist: W&D Downey
The Prince of Wales as a patron of the arts, 1896 (1911). The future King Edward VII in the robes of the Chancellor of the University of Wales

A private portrait of King Edward VII, c1890 (1911). Artist: W&D Downey
A private portrait of King Edward VII, c1890 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

The Prince of Wales at the time of his marriage, c1863 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

The Prince of Wales and his tutors at Oxford University, c1860 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

The Prince of Wales at his investiture as a Knight of the Garter, 1911 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

The Prince of Wales in field dress, c1910s (1935)
Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

The Prince of Wales, Chief Scout of Wales, c1910s (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

The Prince of Wales in the uniform of a colonel of the Welsh Guards, c1919 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

The Prince of Wales, 1935. Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

The future King George V when Prince of Wales, c1901-c1910 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1765), 1925
Prince James Francis Edward Stuart (1688-1765), The Old Pretender. Prince James Francis Edward Stuart dressed in Garter robes

Prince Frederick Louis of Wales, eldest son of George II, c1740s. Artist: Nicolas de Largilliere
Prince Frederick Louis of Wales, eldest son of George II, c1740s. Frederick, Prince of Wales (1707-1751) was the eldest son of George II and heir to the throne

Henry, Prince of Wales, son of King James I, 1784. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1784]

Christian IV, King of Denmark, with his eldest son Frederick, (1816). Artist: Robert Dunkarton
Christian IV, King of Denmark, with his eldest son Frederick, (1816). Christian IV (1577-1648) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1588

Charles, Prince of Wales, 1816. Artist: Charles Turner
Charles, Prince of Wales, (1816). Charles Stuart, second son of King James I became Prince of Wales and heir to the throne after his elder brother Henry died of typhoid fever in 1612

Henry, Prince of Wales, eldest son of King James I, 1816. Artist: Robert Dunkarton
Henry, Prince of Wales, eldest son of King James I, (1816). The heir to the throne, Henry died in 1612 from typhoid fever. His brother Charles would succeed James as king instead

Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond, c1534, (1902). Portrait of Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Richmond and Somerset (1519-1536) illegitimate son of King Henry VIII and his young mistress, Elizabeth Blount

Henry VIII as a Child, (1902). Portrait of King Henry (1491-1547) when young. Illustration from Henry VIII, by A F Pollard, published by Goupil and Co, (London, New York, Paris, Edinburgh, 1902)

Henry VIII and Prince Edward, (1902). Portrait of King Henry VIII (1491-1547) and his son, the future King Edward VI (1537-1553) who died in his teens

HM the Empress Eugenie, c1879. Artist: Faustin
HM the Empress Eugenie, c1879. Caricature portrait of Empress Eugenie de Montijo (1826-1920), wife of Napoleon III of France

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1874. Artist: Faustin
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1874. Caricature of Prince Albert Edward (1841-1910), later King Edward VII, with a quote from Shakespeares Hamlet. Illustration from The London Sketch-Book (1874)

Prince Arthur, Prince of Wales, eldest son of Henry VII, (1795). Artist: Barrett
Prince Arthur, Prince of Wales, eldest son of Henry VII, (1795). The heir to the throne of England, Arthur (1486-1502) died of a fever at Ludlow Castle

Letter from Charles Edward Stuart to his brother Henry Benedict, 2nd November 1784. Artist: Charles Edward Stuart
Letter from Charles Edward Stuart to his brother Henry Benedict, 2nd November 1784. Letter, written in French from Florence, by The Young Pretender under his assumed title of King Charles III

Four generations of the royal family, 1894. Artist: W&D Downey
Four generations of the royal family, 1894. Queen Victoria with her son, Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII) on the left, her grandson Prince George (later King George V) on the right

Prince Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. Characters from the William Shakespeare play, The Life and Death of King John, set during the reign of King John of England (1199-1216)

The Prince of Wales, 1862. Portrait of the future King Edward VII (1841-1910). The frame is surmounted by ostrich feathers, the heraldic badge of the Heir Apparent

The Provost of Merchants and His Heir Apparent Charles, 1879. Artist: Lucien Etienne Melingue
The Prevot of Merchants Etienne Marcel and His Heir Apparent Charles, 1879

Statue of Lucius Aelius, c mid 2nd century. Lucius Aelius (101-138) was the adopted son and chosen heir of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. He never became emperor as he died shortly before Hadrian

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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.