King Edward VII and his family

Sittersback to top

• Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864-1892), Eldest son of Edward VII. Sitter in 100 portraits.
• Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen of Edward VII. Sitter associated with 360 portraits, Artist of 2 portraits.
• King Edward VII (1841-1910), Reigned 1901-10. Sitter associated with 345 portraits.
• King George V (1865-1936), Reigned 1910-36. Sitter associated with 317 portraits.
• Princess Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar, Duchess of Fife (1867-1931), Princess Royal; wife of 6th Earl of Fife, later Duke of Fife; daughter of King Edward VII. Sitter in 74 portraits.

Artistback to top

• James Russell & Sons (from 1852). Artist associated with 622 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Within six years of marriage the Prince and Princess of Wales had five children. Motherhood enhanced Alexandra's popularity with the British public and brought her closer to the Queen Victoria, who had created a more domestic public image for the monarchy. The portrait of Alexandra carrying Princess Louise on her back became the most popular photograph ever made in England, selling 300,000 copies.

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Alexandra of Denmark (28 September 2007 - 13 January 2008)

Portrait setback to top

• Sir George Scharf albumen cartes-de-visite, (Royal Family, Volume I)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Children
• Family portraits