Edward VII (Edward VII)

Edward VII, eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, brought his parents c very strict regime, because they had high hopes about his abilities. During the reign of his mother, he first dealt with general issues, including work in the Royal Commission in the field of social problems, but was then otstranenViktoriey of activity as its representative until 1898. Eduardo was 59 years old when he became king.
Edward's main interests are foreign affairs, as well as military and naval matters. Well, who knew French and German, Edward made a number of visits abroad. In 1904 he visited France. This visit has helped create an atmosphere in which made possible the subsequent Anglo-French entente between states. He was associated with almost every monarch on the continent and, therefore, became known as "Uncle of Europe". Edward also played an important role in the military and naval reforms, especially in the reform of the army medical services and arms modernization.
In the last year of his life he was involved in the constitutional crisis caused by the refusal of the Conservative majority in the House of Lords to adopt a liberal budget in 1909. King died before the situation was resolved Liberal victory in the elections of 1910.

WWC Team on the basis of the Official site of the British Royal Family