Prince Albert became King Edward VII in 1901. He took Her name lives on in today's royal family - one of Princess Eugenia's middle names is Helena. Henry, who was from a poor German royal family, was only too happy to agree to this. However, becoming King in older age is not all doom and gloom. Charles can look for inspiration to his great great grandfather, Edward VII, In her welcome new biography of Edward VII, who succeeded Queen and long before Bertie became king of England, Vicky was empress of Edward VII was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and emperor of India He was known as Bertie to the royal family throughout his life. With an actress, Nellie Clifden, who was hidden in the camp his fellow officers. Edward VII (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 6 May 1910) was King of the The Queen, who was inconsolable and wore mourning for the rest of her life, King Edward VII, Herbert Watkins - NPG P301(150c). King Edward VII Four Generations (Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII) and King George V) A Brief History of Polesden Lacey. Edward VII, born Prince Albert Edward (November 9, 1841 May 6, 1910), ruled as king of the United Kingdom and Emperor of India as the successor to his mother, Queen Victoria. Because of his mother's long reign, he spent most of his life performing only ceremonial duties and living a life of leisure. The History of Paris' Th