Edward VII

The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII of the United Kingdom) visits the United States.

The longest bridge in Great Britain, the Forth Rail Bridge in Scotland, measuring 1,710 feet (520 m) long, is opened by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII.

Edward VII is proclaimed King after the death of his mother, Queen Victoria.

King Edward VII of the United Kingdom develops appendicitis, delaying his coronation.

Edward VII is crowned king of the United Kingdom.

President Theodore Roosevelt sends a radio message to King Edward VII: the first transatlantic radio transmission originating in the United States.[citation needed]

The Cullinan Diamond is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday.

Edward VII of the United Kingdom (b. 1841)

George V becomes King of the United Kingdom upon the death of his father, Edward VII.

Edward VIII becomes King of the United Kingdom.

Mrs Wallis Simpson files for divorce which would eventually allow her to marry King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, thus forcing his abdication from the throne.

Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII signs the Instrument of Abdication.