History of The British Line of Succession - Edward VII

Edward VII

On the day of Edward VII's death, 6 May 1910, the line of succession to the British throne was as follows:

1. Prince George, Prince of Wales (b. 1865), son of the king
2. Prince Edward of Wales (b. 1894), eldest son of the Prince of Wales
3. Prince Albert of Wales (b. 1895), second son of the Prince of Wales
4. Prince Henry of Wales (b. 1900), third son of the Prince of Wales
5. Prince George of Wales (b. 1902), fourth son of the Prince of Wales
6. Prince John of Wales (b. 1905), fifth son of the Prince of Wales
7. Princess Mary of Wales (b. 1897), daughter of the Prince of Wales
8. Princess Louise, Princess Royal (b. 1867), eldest daughter of the king
9. Princess Alexandra of Fife (b. 1891), elder daughter of Princess Louise
10. Princess Maud of Fife (b. 1893), younger daughter of Princess Louise

The throne passed to the first person in line, who became George V.