The future King Edward VIII's christening day singles He was originally a motorcyclist

He was originally a motorcyclist

Green patterned wallpaper and a framed pattern design can be seen to the left and a bell-pull to the right

11 November 1918 (1926)

14th July 1997

A photograph from The Illustrated London News

The future King Edward VIII's christening day singles He was originally a motorcyclistThe future King Edward VIII's christening day, 16 July 1894. Queen Victoria, her son 'Bertie' who became Edward VII, her grandson who in his turn ruled as George V, and her great grandson Edward. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury, a souvenir book published as Edward VIII was crowned following the death of his father, George V, (Daily Express Publication, London, 1936).