Edward VII of the United Kingdom

“ A new generation has come on the stage since those days, and there are comparatively few who remember the number and variety of occasions upon which Royalty was worthily represented by the Prince of Wales, and the important and arduous duties voluntarily and cheerfully undertaken by him.
Before carrying out this design, it was advisable to ascertain if there might be any objection on the part of the Prince of Wales. There might, for instance, be a purpose of official publication of these speeches. ”

“ THE PRINCE CONSORT,
THE "NOBLE FATHER OF OUR KINGS TO BE,"
ALBERT THE WISE AND GOOD.
PREFACE.
The year 1888, that of the Silver Wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales, is also the 25th anniversary of the year when the Prince first began to appear in public life. It is, therefore, a fit time to present some record of events in which His Royal Highness has taken part, and of services rendered by him to the nation, during the past quarter of a century. ”

“ If his future career is equal to the hopes and promise of his early life, and the performances of the last twenty-five years, he will leave a name illustrious and memorable in the history of the British Empire. ”

“ Speeches at Royal Academy Banquets 355
Royal Banquets at the Trinity House 377
The Royal College of Music 391
⁠National Training School for Music 391
⁠Founding the Royal College of Music 394
⁠The Colonies and the College of Music 403
⁠Inauguration of the Royal College of Music 408
Index 417
This work was published before January 1, 1928, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. ”