King Edward VII
Person Born 9/11/1841 Died 6/5/1910
Categories: Royalty, Seriously Famous
Reigned: 1901 - 1910. Born and died at Buckingham Palace.
Victoria's eldest son, born as Prince Albert and known as Bertie in the family, he took the name Edward when he became king, aged almost 60. He openly enjoyed the role and relished the costumes and ceremonies. He was a fashion-setter making tweeds, Norfolk jackets and Homburg hats popular and introducing a short -lived mode for trousers creased at the side. The 30-course breakfasts (his nick-name was 'Tum Tum'), wife, two mistresses and numerous other women probably contributed to his satisfaction.
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His coronation was set for 26th June 1902, but, due to illness, it was postponed indefinitely and eventually took place on 9th August 1902. He underwent one of the early operations for appendicitis, then often a cause of death. Medical staff were on hand at the ceremony and the king was unable to carry out some of the traditional rituals. When he did eventually die his coffin was followed by his terrier, Caesar.
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