The Passing of King Edward VII (1910)

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In 1910, Britain entered a moment of great national change with the death of King Edward VII and the accession of King George V.

These remarkable photographs, taken from an early illustrated history volume, capture the atmosphere of royal mourning, military tradition, and public ceremony in Edwardian Britain — only a few years before the outbreak of the First World War.

1910年，英國國王 Edward VII 駕崩，George V 繼位，英國正式進入新的年代。

這些圖片來自一本早期英國歷史畫冊，記錄了當時皇室、軍隊與民眾送葬場面的歷史氣氛，亦是第一次世界大戰前英國社會的重要影像。

Three generations connected with the Royal Navy shortly before the reign of King George V.

One of the most striking photographs in this collection shows three generations linked to the Royal Navy.

The image symbolises continuity within the British monarchy and the naval power of the British Empire during the early 20th century.

Crowds gathered during the funeral procession of King Edward VII in London, May 1910.

The funeral procession of King Edward VII drew enormous crowds through the streets of London.

These scenes reveal the ceremonial traditions of the monarchy and the importance of royal events in British public life during the Edwardian era.

Military escort during the state funeral procession of King Edward VII.

Today, these photographs provide a fascinating glimpse into a Britain that existed just before the dramatic changes of the First World War.

The clothing, military uniforms, public ceremonies, and royal traditions all reflect a world that would soon disappear forever.

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The Passing of King Edward VII (1910) – Rare British Historical Photographs

Rare historical photographs from 1910 showing the death of King Edward VII and the beginning of the reign of King George V.