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His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII - cover

His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward VII

Marie Belloc Lowndes

Publisher: Librorium Editions

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Summary

King Edward VII. was born on 9th November 1841, at Buckingham Palace. The Duke of Wellington, who was in the Palace at the time, is said to have asked the nurse, Mrs. Lily, “Is it a boy?” “It’s a Prince, your Grace,” answered the justly offended woman.
The news was received with great enthusiasm throughout the country, and Queen Victoria and Prince Albert had thousands of letters and telegrams of congratulation not only through official sources at home and abroad but from many of Her Majesty’s humblest subjects all over the world.
Available since: 06/02/2023.

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