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For a man whose mother’s longevity meant he only had a short reign as King of Great Britain and Emperor of India, Edward VII certainly made an impact on the culture – and women – of several nations.

He personally did much to secure the Entente Cordiale between Britain and France, and cemented relations between the two powers in his own charming way.

The ‘Edwardian era’ conjures up visions of style and fun in the years before the Great War, and King Edward’s personal approach to life was entirely typical of the age to which he gave his name.