Edward VII, Queen Victoria’s eldest son, succeeded her as monarch after her death in 1901.

Quick Scoop

  • Queen Victoria died on 22 January 1901 after a reign that began in 1837.
  • Her successor was her son Edward VII, who became king of the United Kingdom and emperor of India.
  • Edward VII’s reign marked the start of the “Edwardian era,” a period associated with social change and a distinct cultural shift from the Victorian age.

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