In this and other depictions, they appear serenely in love. The failure of that love to bear fruit ended not just a family but also a dynasty.

In 1905, the dynasty replaced the system with alternative examinations in science and languages.

It is the most powerful democratically elected dynasty in history.

In changing rooms up and down the country my guess is that most us would be agreed on one thing; succumbing to a Manchester City dynasty would be an improper end to a glittering managerial career.

Harry Reid might have been born in a town with no telephone, but he still hopes to start a dynasty.