Edward VII was the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India from 1901 until his death in 1910. He was the first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and was known for his role in modernizing the British monarchy and improving relations with other countries, particularly France. Born on November 9, 1841, Edward was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. His reign, often referred to as the Edwardian era, was marked by significant social and political changes, including advancements in technology and the arts, as well as the expansion of the British Empire.