Edward VII of the United Kingdom

Death

On May 6 1910, Edward was bedridden with bronchitis. He enjoyed his last midday cigar, then suffered heart attacks and died at 11:45pm at Buckingham Palace. On his deathbed, he heard that his horse 'Witch of the Air' had won at Kempton Park.

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May 6 - 1910 - Bronchitis - Cigar - Heart attack - Kempton Park

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As king, Edward VII proved a greater success than anyone had expected, but he was already an old man and had little time left to learn the role. He ensured that his second son and heir, who would become George V of the United Kingdom, was better prepared to take the throne. Edward VII is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

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George V of the United Kingdom - St George's Chapel - Windsor Castle

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