Edward VII's first Christian name wasn't Edward, What was it ?
Edward VII Edward VII Edward VII (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 – 6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910. The eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward was related to royalty throughout Europe. He was heir apparent to the British throne and held the title of Prince of Wales for longer than any of his predecessors. He was heir presumptive to the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha until before his marriage he renounced his right to
HMS King Edward VII with of armour plate. Her conning tower had 12 in thick sides. She was fitted with two armoured decks, thick, respectively. When HMS "King Edward VII" was laid down at Devonport Dockyard on 8 March 1902, the first plate was laid by King Edward VII, who with his wife Queen Alexandra had just attended the naming and launching ceremony of . "King Edward VII" was launched by her namesake on 23 July 1903 and was completed in February 1905. Edward VII consented to having "King Edward VII" carry his name on the condition that she always serve as a flagship.