TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER I.
The Crown and the Empire [17]
CHAPTER II.
Early Years and Education of the Prince [31]
CHAPTER III.
Royal Tour of British America and the United States [47]
CHAPTER IV.
The Royal Marriage [69]
CHAPTER V.
Early Home Life and Public Duties [79]
CHAPTER VI.
Travels in the East [99]
CHAPTER VII.
Serious Illness of the Prince [117]
CHAPTER VIII.
The Prince of Wales in India [131]
CHAPTER IX.
Thirty Years of Public Work [162]

CHAPTER X.
Special Functions and Interests [181]
CHAPTER XI.
The Prince and His Family [191]
CHAPTER XII.
The Prince as a Social Leader [203]
CHAPTER XIII.
The Prince as a Sportsman [211]
CHAPTER XIV.
Habits and Character of the Prince [218]
CHAPTER XV.
The Prince as an Empire Statesman [234]
CHAPTER XVI.
The Prince as Heir Apparent [248]
CHAPTER XVII.
Accession to the Throne [268]
CHAPTER XVIII.
The First Year of the New Reign [286]
CHAPTER XIX.
Empire Tour of the New Heir to the Throne [305]
CHAPTER XX.
The King and the South African War [351]

CHAPTER XXI.
Preparations for the Coronation [368]
CHAPTER XXII.
Serious Illness of the King [380]
CHAPTER XXIII.
The Coronation [391]
CHAPTER XXIV.
The Reign of King Edward [420]
CHAPTER XXV.
The King as a Diplomatist and Peace-maker [432]
CHAPTER XXVI.
The Death of King Edward [440]
CHAPTER XXVII.
The Solemn Funeral of the King [451]
CHAPTER XXVIII.
The New King and His Imperial Responsibilities [461]