Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-07

NORW
more important questions of foreign
pollcy Which came uD during his short
reign he made himself felt. In do
mestic politics he was less active but
ne succeeded in strengthening the po-
sltlon of the monarchy with the mass
es efTectually killing whatever anti
royallst sentiment existed at the time
OF MS accession. His influence with
ms ministers in an advisory capacity
was much more pronounced than was
tnat OF Queen Victoria. though his at
tltude on the political questionss of
the day was not defined.
Assumed Throne Jan. 22, 1901.
Edward VII. assumed the throne on
the death of Queen Victoria on jan
Uary %. 1901. SO that he was king
less than ten years.
Enthusiastic Sportsman.
1t was as sportsman that the
Br1tlsh people loved most to think of
h1rn. He was an enthusiastic patron
of horse racing and was fond of Yacht
racing. cricket, athletics and shooting.
His love of cards was almost a pas
sion in hisyearlier days and his gam
bling for high stakes got him in trou-
Bile several times. When, in 1908 his
horse Minoru won the Derby at Ep-
som, there was a scene of enthusiasm
at the track which was unparalleled
Twice before he became king he won
the Derby. with Persimmon in 1896,
and with Diamond Jubilee in 1900.
A Typical EnsIishman.
In personal appearance the king was
the typical Englishman. He was
rather below the average stature, of
strong and heavy build. His ruddy
face betokened good health and good
spirits up to short time ago. He
wore his gray beard trimmed to a
sharp point His thin circle of gray
hair diminished until he was quite
bald Even in his latter days he con-
tfnued to be one of the best dressed
men in Europe and was regarded as
model for quiet refinement of dress
and bearing.
At the state functions in which he
participated King Edward revived all
the pomp and circumstances of me-
dievaI days. He drove to Westmin-
ster on the opening of parliament in
one of the sumptuous royal coaches,
attended by heralds, equerries and
outriders, and a vast retinue forming
pageant of royal splendor On
these occasions the king wore the full
robes of majesty.
Always Frank, Loyal, Warm Hearted.
Tactfulness, which he possessed to a
marked degree. was conspicuous
characteristic of the late king, though
he was frank, loyal and warm heart
ed always. Those who associated with
him have said that he was emphati-
cally the good fellow simple and
courteous, but a stickler for the def
erence which his rank demanded
Born Nov. 9, 1841-
He was born at Buckingham palace,
November 8, 1841, the son of Queen
Victoria and Prince Albert of SAKE
Coburg and Gotha- Educated by pri-
vate tutors on a plan outlined by his
father, he later studied at Edinburgh,
Oxford and Cambridge. A long period
rn1 frs11r -AI lrrr ~, L.
went over Europe and the east. Ia
1860 he made a triumpha1 tour through
the United States and Canada
Married Princess Alexandra March 10,
1868.
The prince was married March 10,
1869. to Princess Alexandra. eidest !
daughter of the Danish prince. who
became some months later King Chris
tian TX Six children were born, two
Of whom. the Duke of Clarence and
Prince Alexander, died. The surviv-
ng children are George Frederick,
and York, who now becomes king;
Princess Louise, who was married to
he Duke of Fife; Princess Victoria
and Princess Maud Char
ofre. VINO was married TO Prince Karl
II Denmark. now King Haakon VIII
IF Norway. The king was of the house
If Hanover; which dates from the ac-
,ession to the throne of King George
:, in 1714.
Twice before ascending the throne
life was despaired of In
1871 he was SO seriously i'll with ty-
1hoid fever that for weeks his death
vas expected. In 1898 he fell on the
stairs during visit to Baron Ferdi- |
Manor and fractured a kneecap. Com
olications ensued and for a time his |
was dangerous.
His Coronation Pageant of Sp!endor |
His coronation, originally set for |
Iune 26. 1902 and postponed until |
August on account of illness, was +!
pageant of almost unparalleled !
plendor and the occasion of a cele- |
)ration throughout the world His |
hort reign was a peaceful one after
he conclusion of the Boer war. which |
vas in progress when he became |
life Several Times in Danger from
Anarchists.
Several times the kings life has |
'een in danger from anarchists or
ranks. On April A. 1900, when as |
rince, in BRUSSELS, Jean Sipido, a boy
f 10 years years, fired at him as he |
vas seated in railway coach. The
hot did no harm. The boy was held |
o be mentally Irresponsible
A plot to aSsassinate him and King
'arlos of Portugal while he was in
lisbon in 1903, was discovered and
The king was always a great trav-
Ter and was nearly as we'll known on
he boulevards of Paris and in the ca
mos of Biarritz and Homburg as he
ras along Piccadiily. He always ex-
lbited a marked preference for the
ociety of Americans. e..
ketch of Albert, Prince of Wales, Who
Now Becomes King.
George Frederick Ernest Albert,
rince of Wales. who now becomes
ing is the second son of King Ed
ard and Queen Alexandra, and was
orn at Marlborough house on June
1865, seventeen months after the
irth of his elder brother the late
luke of Clarence. He and his brother
ntered the navy together as cadets,
nd he spent two years on the Brit
mia. Then he started on a three
ear voyage around the world, sail
lg on the Bacchante.
In 1892, when his brother died he
ecame heir-apparent, and took his
sat in the house of lords as the Duke
York. In May, 1898, his engagement
as announced to Princess Victoria |
lay of Teck and they were married !
4 July g. 1898. Six children were
orn to them: Edward Albert. Al
ert Frederick, Victoria Alexandra.
enry William, George Edward and