Edward VII

Edward became King of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India upon his mother's death.

Edward was crowned on August 9, 1902, marking the beginning of his reign.

Edward's state visit to Paris helped pave the way for the Anglo-French Entente Cordiale of 1904.

Edward supported the military reforms of Richard Burdon Haldane and the naval reforms of Sir John Fisher, preparing Britain for World War I.