EDWARD VII. ALMOST A MONARCH
Edward VII was quite old when he came to the throne, but this was only
on account of Queen Victoria, and he was really a very active man
and had many romantic occupations; for instance, he went betting and
visited Paris and was sometimes late for dinner; in addition he was
merry with actresses and kind to gypsies.
Besides all this Edward VII smoked cigars, was addicted to entente
cordials, married a Sea-King’s daughter, and invented appendicitis.
Edward VII was thus a very Good King, besides being a Good Thing and
_amused_ and, in fact, almost a _Monarch_. He is also memorable because
he preferred making peace instead of war.