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Accession of Edward VII
King Edward VII left Osborne House on the morning of 23rd January, following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria the day before. He was accompanied by the Duke of York, the Duke of Connaught, Prince Christian and the Duke of Argyll, in order to hold his first council in London. Date: 23rd January 1901
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Accession Argyll Connaught Osborne 1901
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On the mournful morning of January 23, 1901, King Edward VII (1841-1910) departed from Osborne House, his beloved family residence on the Isle of Wight, following the passing of his mother, Queen Victoria (1819-1901). The new monarch was accompanied by a small group of trusted advisors and family members, including the Duke of York (later King George V), the Duke of Connaught, Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, and the Duke of Argyll. Their somber procession marked the beginning of a new era in British monarchy. Queen Victoria's reign, which had spanned over 63 years, had come to an end, leaving her son to assume the throne at the age of 60. Edward VII, a man known for his love of life and his extensive European connections, was initially reluctant to ascend to the throne, but duty called. With a heavy heart, he left Osborne House to begin his reign in London. The group's first order of business was to hold the Accession Council, where Edward VII was formally proclaimed as the new monarch. The council, which was held at St. James's Palace, marked the formal beginning of Edward VII's reign and the start of a new chapter in British history. This poignant image captures the moment of transition, as the new king and his advisors leave Osborne House, bound for London and the duties that awaited them. The solemn expressions on their faces reflect the gravity of the occasion, while the empty chair on the balcony, once occupied by Queen Victoria, serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the weight of responsibility that now rested on Edward VII's shoulders.
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