who was king after queen victoria
After Queen Victoria died in 1901, the next monarch was her eldest son, Edward VII.
The Succession
Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. As the eldest surviving son of Victoria and Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales automatically became king upon her death.
He took the regnal name Edward VII and was crowned on 9 August 1902.
Edward VII in Brief
- Full name: Albert Edward
- Born: 9 November 1841
- Reigned: 1901–1910
- House: Saxe‑Coburg and Gotha (later changed to Windsor by his son)
Edward VII was known as a popular and sociable king who helped modernize the monarchy after Victoria’s long, more secluded reign. His reign is often called the Edwardian era.
What Happened Next?
Edward VII died on 6 May 1910 and was succeeded by his second son, George V (his eldest son, Prince Albert Victor, had died in 1892).
So the line of succession after Victoria was:
- Queen Victoria (1837–1901)
- King Edward VII (1901–1910)
- King George V (1910–1936)
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