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Edward VII, who gave his name to the Edwardian era but was always known as Bertie, was fifty-nine when he finally came to power and brought the Victorian age to an end. The eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Bertie was bullied by both his parents. Denied any proper responsibilities, the heir to the throne spent his time eating (which earned him the nickname ‘Tum Tum’), pursuing women (which Queen Victoria believed was the reason for Albert’s early death), gambling, attending house parties and race meetings, and shooting pheasants.
His arranged marriage to the stunning Danish princess Alexandra gave him access to the European royal network; but his name was linked with many beauties, including Lillie Langtry and Winston Churchill’s mother.
This magnificent new biography offers new insights into the playboy prince while painting a vivid portrait of the age in all its excess and eccentricity.
Pages: 640, Dimensions: 13.6x13.6cm
