Accountant says DNA evidence proves Scottish title is rightfully his

Privy council to rule on claim by Norman Murray Pringle that he is rightful heir to baronetcy of Stichill due to an affair in early 20th century

An accountant from High Wycombe could become the next baronet of Stichill if the UK's most senior judges rule in his favour in a legitimacy test case pioneering the use of DNA to prove aristocratic entitlement.

The seven judges of the judicial committee of the privy council will consider on Wednesday whether an affair in a previous generation has tainted the bloodline in an attempt to resolve the family discord.