Feature How Monarchs Succeed As the accession of Edward VII shows, a new British monarch must represent the nation’s values – whatever that nation and those values are. Michael Ledger-Lomas | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 11 November 2022 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Edward VII Related Articles Still Sacred? The Coronation Rite Images of a Dead Queen Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy