The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-05-12
KING EDWARD VII Of
ENGLAND DIED FRIDAY
Was Born In Buckingham Palace
November 9, 1841.

morning by the intelligence announcing
the death Of King Edward VII of Eng
land, which occurred Friday at mid
night.
His son George Frederick, Prince of
Wales, succeeds Edward on the throne.
King Edward VII was born Novem-
Der 9, 1841. He became King on Janu-
arv %, 1901.
Because Of the long reign of the illus
trious Queen Victoria, he was, with the
exception of William ", the oldest
monarch who assembled the English
throne since Egbert assumed that dig
nifty nearly 1900 years ago.
He is survived by Queen Alexandra
and four children. The latter include
Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert,
Prince OF Wales, who succeeds to the
throne; Princess Louise, wife of the
Duke of Fife; Princess Victoria, and
Princess Maud, now Queen of Norway.
In honor Of his father and maternal
grandfather, the royal infant was
christened Albert Edward. He was al
ways known by both names while prince
of Wales, and was called BERTHE" in
the family circle. AS King he chose
to adopt good old English name ard
ruled as Edward VII.
His training for the throne began
with his earliest youth. The Queen Of
ten caused him to accompany her on
trips about the kingdom that he might
become familiar with scenes and events
in which he was destined later to be-
come the leading figure. He was popu-
lar as a child, and there was much ado
over the part he took, as youngster of
10, at the opening Of the great exhibit
ton in 1851.
He was 10 years old when he made
a trip to Canada and the United States.
He readily brought himself INTO line
with the spirit of the new world. He
had the tact to cast aside the exclusive
ness and ceremony of court life and to
mingle freely with the people. His un-
affected manner and good fellowship
won for him thousands of friends.
The next year, 1862, was marked b
the trip to the orient.
In 1862, as prince of Wales, he for
mally entered public life as member
of the house of lords. 1t was, too, the
year Of his marriage The bride was
Princess Alexandria Caroline Mary
! Charlotte Louisa Julia, the Oldest daugh-
ter of the late King Christian of Den
mark. King Christian, at that time,
was prince of Schleswig- Holstein He
! had slender income for one with his
needs, and he had large and interest
ing family. The prince of Wales first
meeting with Princess Alexandra occur
red at the Cathedral Of Spires, s tenn
Der u, 1861. She was then II years of
age, the prince %. The wedding, a
gorgeous affair, occurred March 10.
1868. Six children were born. two Of
whom have died The Duke of Clar-
ence, the Oldest son, died on the eve of
his marriage, in 1891. Another child
died in infancy.
Twice the King was attacked by dis
ease that threatened his life. in 1872
he suffered from typhoid fever 1t APP
peared for time that he would not sur
vive and prayers were offered in
churches throughout the kingdom for
his recovery. He was stricken again
on the eve of his coronation. Append
ctis attacked him and when announce
ment was made Of the operation that
would have to be performed, there were
thousands who predicted that he would
not be able to withstand it. But he re-
covered and the coronation ceremonies,
although postponed, were carried out on
a magnificent scale in August. 1902
For more than 20 years before his as
cension to the throne, King Edward was
much in the public eve. He gained
high degree of popularity and became
the target for much criticism.
His public duties were simple enough,
They required mainly, his royal presence
at public celebrations. He presided at
the opening Of great exhibitions, the
launching Of number of battleships,
the dedication of great buildings and
the opening Of a number OF public
institutions
In his private lite the king, while he
was prince of Wales, afforded material
for much gossip and uncounted pages of
newspaper space. He was thorough
going sportsman and a devoted patron
of the theatre. He was very fond, too,
of the society of charming and clever
women. Some of his early affairs were
not free from scandal, but in later years
he exhibited greater discretion, at
least.
He developed great racing stable
and his colors were at the front in
scores of notable races. He was lead
er in catching affairs and the owner of
some Of the fastest vessels of that class
in the world. Lipton's efforts to cap
ture the American cup were of intense
in to tho