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On September 10. 1S49, he was created
earl of Dublin, this title being con-
ferred on him and his heirs in per.
petuity. Among the other titles and
commands held by Edward were duke
of Saxony, colonel of the Tenth hus-
sars, colonelin-chief of the Rifle bril-
gade, field marshal of the British
army and field marshal of the Ger
man army.
The prince received a most elabo-
rate, broad and carefully planned edu-
cation. At first he was under the
charge of four private tutors, and sub.
sequently his education was directed
by Baron Stockmar and Charles
Kingsley. In order to give him a
taste of college life, he was sent for
one session to the University of Ed
inburgh, for one year to Oxford and
for four terms to Cambridge. During
these years he acquired a wide gen.
eral knowledge of the arts and sci.
ences and became quite proficient In
modern languages.
In 1860 the prince made tour of
thu United States and Canada and
the next year he joined the British
army at Curragh camp, Ireland. In
1869 he set out on his travels again.
this time visiting Jersualem and 9TH
er places Of biblical interest. His
companion on the trip was Dean Stan
ley of Westminster.
Edwards public life began in Feb
ruary, 1863. when, as heir to he
throne, he took his seat In the house
of lords. On March 10 Of the same
year he married Princess Alexandra
Caroline Mary Charlotte Louise Julia.
the eldest daughter of King Christian
TX. of Denmark. Her beauty, grace
and charming manners at once gave
her)a popularity in Great Britain that
has continued unlessened throughout
her life as princess and queen. In
1855 the prince made an extended
tour through the Indian empire and
was received everywhere with lavish
and magnificent hospitality, the native
rulers seeking to Guido one another
In the gorgeousness of the entertain
ments provided for the emperor.
On the death Of Queen Victoria,
January %, 1901, Edward succeeded to
the throne. The coronation was set
for June 26, 1902, and all preparations
for the magnificent event had been
completed when disquieting rumors Of
the kings Ill health, which had been
current for several days, were con-
frmed by the postponement of the
ceremony. It was announced that the
king was suffering from perityphlitis,
and on June "A he underwent an op-
GRAFTON. After some weeks of the
greatest anxiety, he recovered, and
the coronation took place August 8.
During the long years of his prince
hood Edwards public duties consisted
solely In the Office of representing the
royal family at all manner of public
events, and he performed these du-
ties well. But the deadly monotony
of such life was too much for the
vigorous man. and he found relaxa-
ton In amusements that frequently
gave rise TO scandals and that gave
the world wrong impression Of his
real character. He was especially
fond of the theater and among his
boon companions for years were ac-
tresses and actors. Also he devel-
oped great liking for PARIS and often
visited that gay capital incognito.
The Riviera and Biarritz likewise were
familiar with the face of the prince Of
Wales,
But all this. as has been said. was
only his relaxation, and after coming
to the throne his conduct always was
80 circumspect that not the most cap
tious critic could find any fault with It.
Edward was always . liberal patron
Of art and science and manifested .
lively interest in exhibitions, chart
table institutions. the housing OF the