Cousin Collection

Marriage of Victoria
The marriage of Queen Victoria to her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Date: 10 February 1840

Prince Philip & Prince Michael of Romania riding
Prince Philip of Greece & Denmark, later Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II (born 1921), seen as a young boy (far right), riding a pony on the beach, accompanied by his eldest sister

Royal Wedding 1896 -- Princess Maud of Wales
Prince Charles (or Carl) of Denmark, later King Haakon VII, King of Norway, and Princess Maud of Wales (1869-1938), youngest daughter of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)

MALFATTI FAMILY, c1810. Concert at the Malfattis; Therese at the piano and Anna with the guitar
MALFATTI FAMILY, c1810. Concert at the Malfattis ; Therese at the piano and Anna with the guitar, surrounded by family members. Oil on canvas, c1810

Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Visi
Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Drop cap D. Miniature. Spain

Bewick / Red Squirrel
(sciurus vulgaris) This is the so-called red squirrel, once widely prevalent in Britain but now largely displaced by its grey cousin from America

Henry White (colour litho)
613686 Henry White (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry White, A diplomatic cousin, 16 March 1899)

Accompanied by their aunt, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF451389 Accompanied by their aunt, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson

The Visitation, detail from the chapel interior (fresco)
XIR162361 The Visitation, detail from the chapel interior (fresco) by Byzantine, (11th Century); Cathedral of St. Sophia, Kiev, Ukraine; out of copyright

THE VISITATION. Illumination from a French Book of Hours, c1230

THE VISITATION. Illumination from a Gospel, early 11th century, Salzburg

Edward Confessor / Woodcut
ENGLISH ROYALTY Edward or Eadward, called the confessor. Last of Anglo-Saxon line. Son of Aethelred II, cousin of William the conqueror. Date: 1004-1066

Edgar Allan Poe / Eleonora
ELEONORA Eleonora & her cousin in the Valley of the Many Coloured Grass. Date: First published: 1850

Tatler front-cover: The Countess of Dudley
Daughter of the Hon. Guy Charteris and a cousin of the Earl of Wemyss and March, the Countess of Dudley married the third Earl in 1943

Edith Oenone Somerville
EDITH ANNA OENONE SOMERVILLE Irish novelist pictured with her cousin Violet Florence Martin (Ross) with whom she produced a series of novels

British Formula Renault Championship
Fabian Coulthard (NZL), cousin of F1 star David Coulthard, made his UK racing debut with Manor Motorsport. British Formula Renault Championship, Rd10, Brands Hatch, England, 26 August 2002

Group portrait, 1905-1910. Creator: Per Persson
Group portrait, 1905-1910. "Two Andersson families. On the left: Per Andersson, Karin Persdotter (born from Sveg) and their son Adolf

Edwy or Eadwig, King of England, and Queen Elgiva
Edwy or Eadwig (?-959), King of England, and his wife Elgiva (Aelfgifu). Their marriage was annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstans supporters, for political reasons

Lesher Nomad N1066Z, the two-seat cousin of the Lesher Teal single-seat racing aircraft. Date: 1970s

Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V in Berlin, Germany, 1911, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V in Berlin, Germany, 1911, (1935). First cousins German Emperor Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and George V (1865-1936), King of the United Kingdom

Eva Prima Pandora (Eve, First Pandora), c. 1550. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and King George V of Great Britain. Nicholas II (1868-1918) (left) became Emperor of Russia in 1894

The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Nicknamed the Pious, Robert II (972-1031) was King of France from 996. He was temporarily excommunicated by Pope Gregory V

Children with their nurses and prams at Oddington House
Three young children with their nurses and fantastic perambulators (real and toy!) on the lawn at Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Cartoon, Britannia and Kaiser Wilhelm II
Political cartoon, Britannia and Kaiser Wilhelm II, Cousins German, with jealous Marianne (France) looking on Date: 1891

La Rue Cousin, Dieppe
This painting shows a connecting point of Cousin Street in Dieppe, France, figures can be seen travelling down the cobbled alleys. Date: circa 1918

Edwy or Eadwig (?-959), King of England, and his wife Elgiva (Aelfgifu). Their marriage was annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstan's supporters, for political reasons

REGATTA AT KIEL
Kiel harbour during Regatta Week : that's the Kaiser's Kaiserlich steam yacht there, he is a keen sailor and has plans to rule the waves instead of his cousin Edward. Date: 1907

Illustration for Jane Austen's Persuasion, 1897 (engraving)
534398 Illustration for Jane Austen's Persuasion, 1897 (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); (add.info.: Austen's last novel published 1818)

The Visitation and Annunciation (oil on panel)
490347 The Visitation and Annunciation (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (16th century); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Family of St. Anne, 1585 (oil on panel)
LAF470867 The Family of St. Anne, 1585 (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 135.3x170 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Assassination attempt against the Tsesarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891 (colour litho)
2818191 Assassination attempt against the Tsesarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891 (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Quest for a Cousin, from "Illustrated London News", December 19, 1874. Creator: Unknown
A Quest for a Cousin, from " Illustrated London News", December 19, 1874

The Dead Season, the Last Man in Town (engraving)
1041818 The Dead Season, the Last Man in Town (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dead Season, the Last Man in Town)

Illustration for Everyman, The Morality Play (engraving)
5197770 Illustration for Everyman, The Morality Play (engraving) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Everyman)

Britisher and Boer, Major-General French and President Krugers Cousin discussing the Crisis on Board the Union Liner
1592698 Britisher and Boer, Major-General French and President Krugers Cousin discussing the Crisis on Board the Union Liner " Norman" (engraving) by Begg

Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, 1560 / 65
Virgin and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist, 1560/65

Saint John the Baptist Pointing to Christ, c. 1655. Creator
Saint John the Baptist Pointing to Christ, c. 1655

Cousins; Kusinerna, (oil on board)
658521 Cousins; Kusinerna, (oil on board) by Hjerten, Sigrid (1885-1948); 72.5x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cousins; Kusinerna. Sigrid Hjerten (1885-1948). Oil on board

Sir Francis Galton, 1822-1911 (litho)
3651751 Sir Francis Galton, 1822-1911 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Francis Galton, 1822-1911)

A Flash of Lighting, and what came of it (engraving)
1041390 A Flash of Lighting, and what came of it (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Flash of Lighting, and what came of it)

George Smith, cousin of "The Prophet"(engraving)
654883 George Smith, cousin of " The Prophet" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Smith)

An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)
1047374 An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Snowdon)

The Visitation, 1528-30 (fresco) (detail of 60438)
930923 The Visitation, 1528-30 (fresco) (detail of 60438) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); San Michele, Carmignano, Prato, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Cousin Feenix, aka Lord Feenix, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
FLP465427 Cousin Feenix, aka Lord Feenix, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Little girl exercising Date: 20th century

A Quest for a Cousin (engraving)
1589447 A Quest for a Cousin (engraving) by Pasquier, James Abbott (fl.1851-72); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Quest for a Cousin. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 December 1874)

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"Cousins: A Tapestry of Family Connections and Royal Bonds" From the grand royal weddings, like the marriage of Victoria, to the joyous moments captured in historical photographs, cousins have always played a significant role in our lives. Take for instance Prince Philip and Prince Michael of Romania riding together, showcasing their close bond that transcends borders. One cannot forget the enchanting Royal Wedding of 1896 when Princess Maud of Wales tied the knot with her beloved cousin. The union not only celebrated love but also strengthened familial ties. In another snapshot from history, we witness Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg surrounded by her adoring family. Cousins gathered together, cherishing shared memories and creating new ones. Traveling back even further in time, we find ourselves immersed in the world of music as we join the Malfatti family during a concert. Therese skillfully plays the piano while Anna strums on her guitar - a harmonious display of talent passed down through generations. Nature too has its way of reminding us about cousin connections. Bewick captures this beautifully with his depiction of a red squirrel perched on a branch - distant relatives sharing an innate connection despite their differences. Literature also pays homage to these special relationships; Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice illustrates how they can provide guidance and support as they accompany their nieces on life's journey. Delving into centuries-old manuscripts reveals choirbook number 7 - filled with Gregorian chants that have been sung by countless cousins throughout history. Their voices blending together to create ethereal melodies that resonate across time. Artistic masterpieces bring us closer to religious narratives such as "The Visitation. " Whether depicted through frescoes or illuminations from French Books of Hours or Gospels dating back centuries ago, these portrayals remind us how cousins Mary and Elizabeth found solace in each other during times both joyful and challenging, and are more than just distant relatives.