Hereditary Collection

Nucleotide base matrix. Computer artwork depicting a matrix of nucleotide bases: adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G) and thymine (T)

Cecile of Greece, Georg Donatus Hesse wedding
Wedding group photograph following the marriage of Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, to Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine at the Schlosskirche

Gregor Mendel, Austrian botanist
Gregor Johann Mendel (1822-1884), Austrian botanist and founder of genetics. Mendel, the abbot of an abbey in Brno, carried out breeding experiments with pea plants (held in hand)

Mitochondrial DNA. Computer artwork of the genetic material (DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid) found in the cell structures called mitochondria

Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype)
527827 Robert Lowe, lst Viscount Sherbrooke (1811-1892) British statesman, 1878 (Woodburytype); (add.info.: In 1868 appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Gladstone)

William IV, Prince of Orange's reception at the Parliament Buildings
3119066 William IV, Prince of Orange's reception at the Parliament Buildings; (add.info.: Engraving depicting William IV)

Portrait of a Shogun official in court dress
3522100 Portrait of a Shogun official in court dress; (add.info.: Portrait of a Shogun official in court dress, a hereditary military dictator in Japan)

Engraving of a Shogun Warship, 19th century (engraving)
3522097 Engraving of a Shogun Warship, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of a Shogun Warship. A Shogun is a hereditary military dictator in Japan)

The Westminster hospital team who performed the marrow transplant operation on Simon Bostic. 17th May 1973

Mr Roger Bostic, the husband of the late Mrs Liz Bostic, pictured Westminster Coroners Court, at the inquest into her death. Their son is Simon Bostic, the worlds first bone marrow transplant child

Womans Own "Children of Courage"Awards. Ten children were presented with
Womans Own " Children of Courage" Awards. Ten children were presented with awards by Mrs Audrey Callaghan for their courage at a service in Westminster Abbey

Markly, 1835. Creator: Charles Mottram
Markly, (1835). Markly House, Warbleton, Sussex, ancestral home of the Darby family. John Darby was said to have profited as a merchant from naval contracts in the Napoleonic wars

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 ?)

Kenny Meadows: The Young Squire (engraving)
5989564 Kenny Meadows: The Young Squire (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Squire)

The Right Hon David Plunket (colour litho)
612391 The Right Hon David Plunket (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon David Plunket, Hereditary eloquence, 29 May 1880)

Window depicting the Tree of Jesse (stained glass)
PC316485 Window depicting the Tree of Jesse (stained glass) by English School, (13th century); Church of St. Mary, Westwell, Kent, UK; English, out of copyright

The Marchioness of Downshire, the wife of the 6th Marquess who had the dual roles or Hereditary Constable of Hillsborough Fort, Co

Hereditary Prince of Orange, Stadtholder and Consort
Portraits of the Hereditary Prince of Orange, The Stadtholder and His Consort, Netherlands. 17th century

Leopold-Clement (1707-29) Prince of Lorraine (oil on canvas)
XIR234124 Leopold-Clement (1707-29) Prince of Lorraine (oil on canvas) by Gobert, Pierre (1662-1744); 81x64 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Viscount Hawarden (colour litho)
612772 Viscount Hawarden (colour litho) by Chartran, Theobald (1849-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viscount Hawarden, Hereditary whip, 26 November 1881, Vanity Fair)

Family tree of the Davanzati family (oil on canvas)
XOT361239 Family tree of the Davanzati family (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); 142x192 cm; Museo della Casa Fiorentina Antica, Palazzo Davanzati, Florence, Tuscany

Viscount Howarden (colour litho)
612897 Viscount Howarden (colour litho) by Chartran, Theobald (1849-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viscount Howarden, Hereditary whip, 26 November 1881, Vanity Fair)

The Tree of Jesse, c. 1150 (stained glass)
PC316093 The Tree of Jesse, c.1150 (stained glass) by French School, (12th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

Elizabeth Bostic, mother of 19 month old Simon Bostic from Hatfield who has a very rare marrow bone deficiency, and the chances of finding somebody with the same blood group are 50, 000 - 1

Coolhurst, 1835. Creator: Charles J Smith
Coolhurst, 1835. Coolhurst mansion and estate near Horsham in West Sussex. Antique line engraving by CJ Smith after Lady E Dickens

Walter Burrell, Esq. (1814-1886), 1835. Creator: Unknown
Walter Burrell, Esq. (1814-1886), 1835. Sir Walter Wyndham Burrell, 5th Baronet (1814-1886), British barrister, Conservative politician

Sir Charles Merrik Burrell. Bart. MP, (1774-1862), 1835. Creator: Unknown
Sir Charles Merrik Burrell. Bart. M.P. (1774-1862), 1835. Sir Charles Merrik Burrell, 3rd Baronet (1774-1862), English Conservative politician

Knepp Castle, 1835. Creator: Charles J Smith
Knepp Castle, 1835. Castellated mansion in West Grinstead, built c1808 by John Nash under the commission of Sir Charles M Burrell. Engraving by Charles J Smith after a drawing by Lady Burrell

Westdean House, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg
Westdean House, 1835. West Dean House, Grade II listed country estate commissioned to architect James Wyatt by Lord Selsey. Antique engraving by Henry Alexander Ogg from a drawing by Thomas Henwood

Goodwood, 1835. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood, 1835. Goodwood House, Grade I listed country house in Westhampnett, West Sussex built c1600 and home to the Duke of Richmond

Petworth Park, 1835. Creators: Unknown, William Westall
Petworth Park, 1835. Grade I listed country house, rebuilt in 1688 by Charles Seymour and known for an art collection made by George Wyndham

Highlands, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg
Highlands, 1835. Highlands private asylum at Ticehurst, opened by Samuel Newington in 1792, later developed by his son Charles Newington who employed veterans to landscape the gardens

Genealogical table of the kings and queens of England, 1902. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, (London)

Princess Charlotte of Monaco, 1928
Princess Charlotte Louise, Hereditary Princess of Monaco, Duchess of Valentinois (1898-1977). 1928

Princess Cecilie of Greece & Grand Duke Georg Donatus
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, pictured in an engagement photograph with her fiance, the Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine

Cecilie of Greece & Georg Donatus of Hesse - engagement
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, pictured in an engagement photograph with her fiance, the Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine

Marriage Cecile of Greece to Georg Donatus Hesse
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, and Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine on their wedding day, 2 February 1931

Princess Cecile of Greece & Georg Donatus of Hesse
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, pictured with her husband, Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse and by Rhine who she married in 1931

Cecile of Greece, Georg Donatus Hesse & sons
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, pictured with her husband, Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse and by Rhine and their two eldest children

Princess Cecile of Greece and daughter Johanna
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), Hereditary Grand Duchess of Hesse, known as Cecile together with her baby daughter Johanna

Princess Cecile of Greece with Prince Ludwig of Hesse
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), Hereditary Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine with her eldest child, Prince Ludwig (1931-1937)

Cecile of Greece, Georg Donatus of Hesse & Ludwig
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, pictured with her husband Georg Donatus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Hesse & by Rhine and their eldest son, Prince Ludwig (1931-1937)

Cecile of Greece wedding, Prince Philip in foreground
Royal guests leaving the Schlosskirche in Darmstadt after the wedding of Princess Cecilie of Greece and Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse-Darmstadt on 2 February 1931

Princess Cecile George Donatus of Hesse and sons
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), known as Cecile, pictured with her husband, Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse and by Rhine and their two eldest children

Princess Cecile of Greece with eldest child, Ludwig
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1906-1969), Hereditary Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine, pictured with her first child, Prince Ludwig, born October 1931

Friedrich Franz, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Friedrich Franz, Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (19102001) - heir apparent to the throne of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and a member of the SS

Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha and Prince of Teck with Family
(back row -right) Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1884-1954) - A male-line grandson of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Nude jigsaw
DNA jigsaw. Conceptual computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) molecule formed by pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. This could represent piecing together information about DNA

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"Unraveling the Hereditary Code: Exploring the Nucleotide Base Matrix and Genetic Sequences" In the world of genetics, hereditary traits hold a fascinating allure. From Gregor Mendel, the Austrian botanist who laid the foundation for our understanding of inheritance, to modern-day advancements in DNA sequencing, we continue to unlock the secrets encoded within our genes. One such revelation lies in mitochondrial DNA – a unique genetic sequence inherited exclusively from our mothers. This intricate web of nucleotide bases provides valuable insights into our ancestry and evolutionary history. Looking back through time, we encounter captivating stories woven by heredity. Take, for instance, the wedding between Cecile of Greece and Georg Donatus Hesse – descendants of both German Emperor and Empress Frederick. Their union not only united two noble families but also brought together diverse genetic lineages. Princess Charlotte of Monaco's marriage in 1928 further exemplifies how hereditary ties transcend borders. As she exchanged vows with Prince Pierre de Polignac, their union intertwined different bloodlines while passing down cherished traditions. However, it is perhaps Princess Cecilie of Greece and Grand Duke Georg Donatus who epitomize the profound impact of heredity on individuals' lives. From their engagement to their marriage ceremony itself – every step marked by an unbreakable bond formed through shared genetics. As time went on, Cecile of Greece and Georg Donatus Hesse welcomed sons into their family tree – a testament to how hereditary traits are passed down through generations. These young princes carry within them not just royal lineage but also an intricate tapestry woven by countless ancestors before them. The story behind "hereditary" stretches far beyond mere biology; it encompasses tales that shape nations and define legacies. It reminds us that each individual carries within themselves a remarkable blend of genetic heritage - connecting us all as partakers in this grand journey called life.