Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and
Alexandra Princess of Wales.
Photograph by John Jabez Edwin
Mayall, April 1863.

Princess Alexandra was born 1st December 1844 in Copenhagen and Christened Alexandra Caroline Maria Charlotte Louise Julia.
She was Married on 10th March 1863 to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, born 9th November 1841, the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Heir to the Throne, at St. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, picking up the Title, Princess of Wales.

There were Six children from the Marriage :-
Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward. Duke of Clarence.
8th Jan 1863 - 14th Jan 1892.
Prince George Frederick Earnest Albert (future King Geo. V).
3rd Jun 1865 - 20th Jan 1936.
Princess Louise Victoria Alexandra Dagmar (Princess Royal
and Duchess of Fife) 20th Feb 1867 - 4th Jan 1931.
Princess Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary.
6th Jul 1868 - 3rd Dec 1935.
Princess Maude Charlotte Mary Victoria.
26th Nov 1869 - 20th Nov 1938.
Prince Alexander John Charles Albert.
6th Apr 1871 - 7th Aug 1871.

On the death of his Mother Queen Victoria in January1901, Edward succeeded to the Throne as King Edward VII and was Crowned with Alexandra, Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey, 9th August 1902.

King Edward VII died 6th May 1910.
Queen Alexandra died at Sandringham on 20th November 1925.
Both are buried in St. Georges Chapel at Windsor.

ENTRY OF PRINCESS ALEXANDRA INTO THE CITY OF LONDON 1863

No. 9 in the City of London series
Medal 77mm Copper/Bronze, by J.S. & A.B. Wyon. BHM 2783, WE 901.
Obv. Bare head of Princess Alexandra facing left, above: ALEXANDRA
Rev. Princess Alexandra led by the Prince of Wales & attended by Hymen,
is welcomed by the City Of London.
The City is accompanied by Peace & Plenty, the latter carrying the
Diamond Necklace & Earrings which The City offers to the Princess.
In the background is the Triumphal Arch erected by the Corporation
at London Bridge where the Princess entered the City, with
WELCOME ALEXANDRA above.
In exurge: Arms of the City Of London dividing MAR : - 1863

MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES AND PRINCESS ALEXANDRA 1863

Medal 64mm Copper/Bronze, by L.C. Wyon, designed and manufactured
by Messrs Hunt and Roskell. BHM 2770, E 1562, WE 948
Obv. Conjoined bare heads of the Prince Of Wales and Princess Alexandra
facing right, around: * ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES *
ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF DENMARK.
Signed under truncation: HUNT & ROSKELL D. / L.C. WYON F.
Rev. Arms of the Prince and Princess, below Prince of Wales plumes,
garlands draped above, ornate scrolls below, motto ICH DIEN on ribbon,
German for 'I Serve'. below: MARCH 10 1863.

MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES AND PRINCESS ALEXANDRA 1863

Medal 51mm White Metal, by T. Ottley, Birm'm. BHM 2768, E 1563, WE 932
Obv. Conjoined busts of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra
bareheaded facing right. below bust: Ottley Birm'm. around on a wide border:
* THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA
Rev. Within open wreath, Prince of Wales Plumes, motto ICH DIEN German
for 'I Serve' above.
H.R.H / THE PRINCE OF WALES / BORN NOV. 9. 1841 / MARRIED
MARCH 10. 1863 / AT / St. GEORGE'S CHAPEL WINDSOR / TO H.R.H
ALEXANDRA / PRINCESS OF DENMARK / BORN DEC. 1. 1844

MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES AND PRINCESS ALEXANDRA 1863

Medal 46mm White Metal, by Brookes & Adams.BHM 2756, WE 905
Obv. Minister blessing the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra before
an Alter, witnessed by four attendants, rays above,
in exergue: MARRIED MARCH 10 1863
Rev. Within open wreath, Prince of Wales Plumes, motto ICH DIEN German
for 'I Serve' above, cojoined shields below:
THE PRINCE OF WALES / BORN NOV: 9. 1841 / AND THE / PRINCESS
ALEXANDRA / OF DENMARK. / BORN DEC: 1. 1844 / MARRIED AT
WINDSOR / MARCH 10. / 1863.

MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES AND PRINCESS ALEXANDRA 1863

Medal 42mm Copper/Bronze, by Dodd. R. & Son. London. BHM 2762, E 1564, WE 921
Obv. Conjoined bare heads of Princess Alexandra and the Prince Of Wales
facing left. Signed on truncation: Dodd & Son London.
around: ALBERT EDWARD AND ALEXANDRA.
Rev. Crowned conjoined oval shields of Arms of the Prince and Princess.
Below: 1863

MARRIAGE OF THE PRINCE OF WALES AND PRINCESS ALEXANDRA 1863

Medal 65mm Copper/Bronze, by T.Ottley Birmingham. BHM 2767, WE 931
Obv. Two oval medallions containing the three quarter draped busts of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra facing half right and half left respectectively. Prince of Wales plumes motto ICH DIEN German for 'I Serve' above conjoined Arms of the Prince and Princess. around lower: H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES & H.R.H ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF DENMARK.
Signed 'OTTLEY BIRMm' above under rim.
Rev. Inscription within open wreath, crown and coronet in splendour above H.R.H / THE PRINCE OF WALES / BORN NOV. 9. 1841. / MARRIED MARCH 10. 1863. / AT / St GEORGE'S CHAPEL WINDSOR / TO H.R.H / ALEXANDRA / PRINCESS OF DENMARK / BORN DEC. 1. 1844.

THE PRINCESS OF WALES 1863

Medal 42mm Copper/Bronze, by J.Pinches. BHM 2785, WE 941
Obv. Bust of Princess Alexandra, bare head facing right,
around: ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, below: MDCCCLXIII
Rev. Blank
The same obverse die was used in 1864 for the medal to commemorate
the visit of Princess Alexandra to Cambridge (see BHM 2796, WE 1004
below). It is possible therefore that this piece with a blank reverse was
simply a trial striking from the obverse die for the 1864 medal. It was in
any event, produced after the marriage to the Prince of Wales since the
Princess is titled 'Princess Of Wales

ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES VISIT TO CAMBRIDGE 1864

Medal 42mm Copper/Bronze, by J.Pinches. BHM 2796, WE 1004
For a note on the obverse die, refer to the medal above with blank
reverse BHM 2785, WE 941
Obv. Bust of Princess Alexandra, bare head facing right,
around: ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, below: MDCCCLXIII
Signed PINCHES LONDON on truncation.
Rev. Inscription within closed wreath of roses VISITED / CAMBRIDGE /
JUNE 2nd 1864

HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS 1864

Medal 51mm Copper/Bronze, by J.S. & A.B. Wyon. WE 1002
Obv. Bust of Princess Alexandra, bare head facing left,
around: ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES
Rev. inside circle, scrolled ribbon sporting: HANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE
outside circle, around: * HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS * ESTABLISHED 1864

In 1863 three London Philanthropists, W. H. Willans, Robert Culling Hanbury MP
and A. O. Charles decided to found the "Homes for Little Boys" as an alternative
to the large orphanages and institutions existing at the time. The first home
opened in 1864 in a disused poorhouse in the picturesque suburban village of
Tottenham.
Within two years 90 boys were living there and it was obvious the Tottenham
Home could not cope with the numbers in need. The three men resolved to build
a "real Home" a "little boys' colony" where groups of 30 could live in family
houses, each with its own house-father and house-mother. A common school
would be set up together with workshops and a chapel. The site chosen for this
pioneering experiment was near Farningham in Kent and Alexandra, Princess
of Wales, laid the foundation stone on 7th July 1866.

Hanbury, a brewer and partner in Truman Hanbury & Co. was M.P for Middlesex
He died in 1867 and the medal was awarded in his memory.

VISIT TO CHESTER 1869

Medal 38mm silver, by J.B.Moore. BHM 2900, WE 1122, E 1603, T 188a
Obv. Conjoined draped busts of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra,
bare heads right. around: ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES *
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA OF DENMARK.
Signed J.MOORE on truncation.
Rev. View of Chester Town Hall. above: CHESTER TOWN HALL. In exergue:
T.G.FROST . MAYOR 1869

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Chester on 16 October 1869 in order
to open formally the new town hall. On their arrival at Chester on the evening of
15 October, their Royal Highnesses were greeted by the Earl Governor and other
dignitaries. The party then drove straight to the Grosvenor Hotel where they were
to stay. At the hotel two addresses were presented to the Prince, one by the
lord-lieutenent and the other by the freemasons of the city. On the following day,
Saturday, the Prince and Princess drove to the town hall pausing on the way to
listen to some 7000 children who had gathered in the park to sing several
verses of a welcome to the tune of God Bless the Prince of Wales. The Prince
and Princess arrived back at Marlborough House later that evening.

VISIT TO DERBY 1872

Medal 38mm White Metal, by J.Moore. WE 1183
Obv. Conjoined bare heads of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra
bare head, right.
around: ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES PRINCESS ALEXANDRA
OF DENMARK .
Signed J.MOORE on truncation.
Rev. In a wreath the device of a stag in palisade. around the whole:
ROYAL VISIT TO DERBY / DEC.r 1872

OPENING OF THE NEW BUILDINGS AT MERCHANT TAYLORS SCHOOL 1875

Medal 49mm Copper/Bronze, by G Kenning. BHM 3021, WE 1255
In Commemoration of the Opening of the New Buildings for the School by H.R.H The Prince of Wales accompanied by H.R.H The Princess of Wales 6th April 1875.
Obv. Conjoined draped busts of Princess Alexandra and the Prince of Wales, bare head facing left,
around: MERC.SCISS.SCHOLA RE.AEDIFIC. ET AUSP. ALBERT TO EDV.
GUALLIAE PRINC.ET, ALEXANDRA CONJ. EJUS-INSTAUR. (The Merchant
Taylor School rebuilt and restored under the patronage of Albert Edward, Prince
of Wales, and of Alexandra his wife). below: April 6. 1875
Rev. Arms of the Company. motto on ribbon below shield reading PARVAE RES CONCORDIA CRESCUNT translates as "Unity Is Strength" or "The Small Grow Through Unity"

The Merchant Taylors School was founded by the Merchant Taylors Company in 1561
and was situated in Suffolk Lane in the City of London until 1875. In that year it
removed to the space occupied previouslyy by Charterhouse School in Charterhouse
Square E.C.1, the latter school having removed to Godalming in Surrey. Notable
old boys of the Merchant Taylors School include Edmund Spencer and Titus Oates
(the latter was expelled)
The Prince of Wales as 'Citizen and Merchant Taylor' performed the opening
ceremony in the new builings.
The motto on the reverse of the medal translated as 'small things grow in harmony'
is taken from Sallust's Bellum Iugurthinum.

VISIT TO NOTTINGHAM 1878

Medal 27mm Brass, Unsigned. BHM 3044, WE 1339
In Commemoration of the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Nottingham.
Obv. Conjoined bare heads of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra facing right,
around: THEIR R. H. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES
Rev. TO COMMEMERATE THE VISIT / OF THE / PRINCE AND PRINCESS / OF /
WALES / - TO - / NOTTINGHAM / JULY 3 RD 1878

The Prince of Wales accompanied by Princess Alexandra visited Nottingham on
3 July 1878 to open the Midland Counties Art Museum at Nottingham Castle. The
Museum was the first of its kind to be established outside London and was part of a
scheme that had been proposed by the late Prince Consort for the improvement of
'national taste'. It was set up under the auspices of the Department of Science and Art
at South Kensington.
The Royal Party travelled from Kings Cross station to Daybrook via Grantham in two
special coaches attached to an ordinary express train. Whist in Nottingham, the Prince
and Princess were guests of the Duke of St, Albans at Bestwood Lodge at Daybrook.
(see the Times, 3 and 4 July 1878).

OPENING OF THE NEW CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL 1882

No. 18 in the City of London series
Medal 77mm Copper/Bronze, by J.S. & A.B. Wyon. BHM 3133, Welch 18, Eimer 1690, WE 1461
In Commemoration of the Opening of the New Buildings for the School on the Victoria
Embankment by H.R.H The Prince of Wales accompanied by H.R.H The Princess of
Wales 12th December 1882.
Obv. Conjoined bare heads of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra facing right,
around: ALBERT EDWARD - ALEXANDRA
Rev. Facade of the School Buildings. Arms of the Prince of Wales to left, Arms of the
City of London to right. around: CITY OF LONDON NEW BUILDINGS OPENED.
on a tablet below: BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / THE PRINCE OF WALES /
12 DEC. 1882. signed below J.S. & A.B. WYON

VISIT TO THE CITY OF LONDON GUILDHALL JUNE 29th 1885

No. 20 in the City of London Series
Medal 77mm Copper/Bronze, by G.G. Adams. BHM 3182, Eimer 1717, WE 1500.
In Commemoration, the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra attending the ceremony for their eldest son Prince Albert Victor as he receives the Freedom of the Citiy of London on 29th June 1885.
This recognises his coming of age, he became Duke of Clarence and Avondale.
Obv. Bare head of Prince Albert Victor facing right within wreath. above: * H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES * below: BORN JANUARY 8th 1864
Rev. The Lord Chamberlain offering the right hand of fellowship to the Prince: in his left hand he holds a casket containing a copy of the City Freedom. The Lord Mayor stands at a table on which the City sword and mace: Princess Alexandra to left, the Prince of Wales to right.
In exergue: Arms of the City of London. above: RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885

SILVER WEDDING 1888

Medal 38mm White Metal, by W.J.Taylor, BHM 3355, WE 1560
To celebrate the Silver Wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales 1863 - 1888
Obv. Conjoined Draped Busts of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra
bare head, right.
around: H.R.H THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES.
Signed W.J Taylor & Sons on truncation.
Rev. Conjoined Shields of the Prince and Princess surmounted by Prince of
Wales plumes and dates 1863 - 1888. below: SILVER WEDDING

OPENING OF TOWER BRIDGE 1894

No. 27 in The City of London series
Medal 77mm Copper/Bronze, by F. Bowcher. BHM 3476, E 1790, WE 1795
Obv. Draped busts of Princess Alexandra, Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales
three quarter left ; Queen Victoria crowned, the Prince of Wales and Princess
Alexandra bare head.
Signed F. BOWCHER F (on truncation)
Rev. View of Tower Bridge from down stream south bank with the Bascules up, and
a vessel passing through ; above the 'towers is the Bridge House Estate mark
in branches and the inscription TOWER BRIDGE OPENED 30th JUNE 1894.
In the distance are seen St. Pauls Cathedral, the Monument, the Tower of London
and some shipping on the river. The Royal Standard is flying from a mast head
seen in the foreground to the right. In exurgue: Shield charged with the arms of
the City of London. dividing inscription ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY /
QUEEN VICTORIA / BY HRH / THE PRINCE OF WALES.
motto of the City of London on ribbon below shield reading DOMINE DIRIGE
NOS translates as "Lord Direct Us"
Signed 'F. BOWCHER.FECIT. (just above exergue)

The decision to build a bascule bridge over the river Thames at Tower Hill was taken
in 1894.
Sir Horace Jones was appointed architect and John Wolfe-Barry the engineer.
The upper, fixed bridge 112 feet above the water was intended for pedestrians when
the lower level bridge was opened and was served by lifts. Hydraulic Machinery
operated the lower bridge ; in 1976 this was replaced but still preserved when new,
electrically operated machinery was installed.
The bridge was opened by the Prince Of Wales on 30 June under a cloudless sky and
watched by one of the largest crowds to gather on such an occassion. The Times
correspondent at the scene described the opening of the bascules as imposing in the
same sense as a great convulsioin of the natural world ; it was an exhibition of
resistless force which held the spectators spellbound and speechless.
This medal won the first prize of 35 guineas in the competion to mark the occassion.
A full report of the event can be found in the Times 2 July 1894.

Edward succeeded to the throne on the death of the Queen
on 22nd January 1901, taking the Oath of Sovereignty the
day after her death at Osborne House.

NB. This medal is shown proportionately doubled in size for clarity,
in comparison to the other medals.

ACCESSION OF EDWARD VII JANUARY 22nd 1901

Medal 24mm Copper/Bronze Gilt, by L. C. Lauer. BHM 3703, WE 4015B
Obv. Crowned draped busts of Queen Alexandra and Edward
VII, left, she diademed, he bare headed within the legend
QUEEN ALEXANDRA L. G. * KING EDWARD VII
Signed 'LAUER' below the bust
Rev. Crowned royal shield within open wreath and beaded border.
around Above: MARRIED MARCH 10th 1863 * Below:
ACCESSION JANUARY 22nd 1901 *
Signed 'J. W. L.' (J. W. Lewis) under shield

The letters L. G. in the obverse legend are presumably
abreviations for 'Lady of the Garter' by special statute on
12th February 1901, shortly after the Kings Accession

VISIT TO DARTMOUTH MARCH 7th 1902 (prior to coronation)

Medal 39mm White Metal, by S.R.Lane. BHM 3867, WE 4094A.
To Commemorate the Visit of their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to Dartmouth 7th March 1902.
Obv. Conjoined draped busts of Edward VII crowned and Queen Alexandra diademed facing right, sprays of roses, thistles and shamrocks below, spray in field to right and flower spray above heads. To left : EDWARD VII. To right : QUEEN ALEXANDRA.
Rev.The king seated in ship flanked by lions, crescent moon and star above. On a wide border around : TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING EDWARD VII & QUEEN ALEXANDRA TO DARTMOUTH MAR 7 1902.
Signed 'BRAITHWAITE DARTMOUTH' around. (probably the publisher)

A report in The Illustrated London News 8 March 1902, noted that the visit of the King and Queen to Devonshire was the first such royal visit for many years and that after travelling to Kingswear Station, the King and Queen were to be escorted by the Lords of the Admiralty by ferry to Dartmouth, where the King laid the foundation stone of the new Royal Naval College. The ceremony itself was performed in the presence of the Bishop of Exeter and many other dignitaries of Church and State together with representatives of the German Navy

CORONATION AUGUST 9th 1902

Medal 56mm Silver, by G. W. De Saulles. BHM 3737, WE 4100
Obv. Crowned bust of Edward facing right, on a spray of laurel
around: EDWARD VII CROWNED 9. AUGUST 1902
Rev. Crowned bust of Alexadra facing right, on a spray of roses
and the date 9 AUG 1902 on a ribbon below.
around: ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT .

CORONATION AUGUST 9th 1902

Incorrect Dated Medal
Medal 38mm Silver colored, by Messrs T Fattorini Ltd. BHM 3757, WE 4220
Obv. Conjoined draped busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, facing
right, he bare headed, she diademed,
around: EDWARD VII - QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Rev. Brittania and the lion standing on sea shore, beside a large ornate shield
on which is a ribbon inscribed CORONATION.
below: JUNE 26 / 1902, cherub above, spayes of roses, thistles and
shamrocks to right, crowned royal arms and motto of the British Monarch
DIEU DROIT ET MON below on a ribbon, French for God and My Right.
To left above: GOD SAVE THE KING
Signed bottom central "FATTORINI"

Just as a note of interest the identical medal with the correct date August 9 1902
is BHM 3756, WE 4220A.

CORONATION AUGUST 9th 1902

Medal 51mm Gilt White Metal, by A. Fenwick. BHM 3759, WE 4238
Obv. Conjoined crowned busts facing right, signed AF on truncation.
around: * H . M . EDWARD . VII . KING H . M .   ALEXANDRA . QUEEN * 1901
Rev. Royal Coat Of Arms with crowned cypher below within legend.
motto of The British Monarch DIEU ET MON DROIT below shield on scroll
French for God and my right
motto of the Engish Order of The Garter SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on the
garter around the shield, French for Shame upon him who thinks evil upon it
or Evil to him who evil thinks.
around: H . G . M EDWARD VII KING OF GREATER BRITAIN AND
EMPORER OF INDIA CROWNED 1902 .

CORONATION AUGUST 9th 1902

Medal 52mm Copper/Bronze, by George Frampton, manufactured
by The Birmingham Mint. BHM 3767, WE 4435.
Obv. Conjoined bare headed busts of Edward VII and Queen
Alexandra, left. recessed within legend in a raised border
* EDWARDS * VII * REX * ET * IMP * ET * ALEXANDRA *
REG * 1902 (Edward VII, King and Emperor and Alexandra
Queen 1902)
Signed 'M. B. LD' below 'GF' in the field, and 'COPYRIGHT'
on the truncation.
Rev. Crown on sun in radiant splendour between two trees with
lion passant above. On a tablet below: IN COMMEMORATION
OF / THE / CORONATION . OF . KING . EDWARD . VII /
AND / QUEEN . ALEXANDRA / 1902

CORONATION AUGUST 9th 1902

Medal 38mm Copper/Bronze, by R.Willis?. BHM 3822, WE 4415
Obv. Conjoined draped busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra bare headed facing right. Crown with crossed sceptres above. around to sides KING EDWARD VII - QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Rev. Royal Arms above inscription, TO COMMEMERATE / THE CORONATION / JUNE 1902 / GOD SAVE THE KING and spray of national flowers

CORONATION AUGUST 9th 1902

Medal 38mm Gilt White Metal, by Pope. BHM 3849, WE 4503
Obv. Conjoined bare headed busts facing right, signed POPE on the trunction.
around: * * * EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA + in a raised border
Rev. Radiate crown above CORONATION 1902 in a cartouche framed by
branches of laurel. RD 371989 below

CORONATION AUGUST 9th 1902

Medal 51mm Copper/Bronze, by George Frampton, manufactured by Mappin Brothers. BHM 3836, WE 4410A
Obv.Draped bare headed busts of Queen Alexandra and Edward VII half facing within oval medallions separated by a crown floral spray with motto of The British Monarch DIEU DROIT ET MON below on a ribbon, French for God and My Right. On a raised edge border around: EDWARD THE SEVENTH ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT
Rev.Peace holding a Royal Shield standing before view of river Thames and Westminster, sun behind. On a narrow raised border around: GOD SAVE THE KING GOD SAVE THE QUEEN Below: 26 JUNE 1902

Signed on the edge 'MAPPIN BROTHERS'

VISIT TO THE GUILDHALL OCTOBER 25th 1902

City of London Series
Medal 77mm Copper/Bronze, by Searle & Co. BHM 3868, Eimer 1874, WE 4850.
In Commemoration of the Coronation Visit of their Majesties King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to the City of London on 25th October 1902.
Obv. Conjoined draped busts of Queen Alexandra crowned and the King bare headed facing left, within the legend IN HONOUR OF THE VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING EDWARD VII & QUEEN ALEXANDRA TO THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LONDON . 25. OCT. 1902 . in a raised border
Signed 'SEARLE & CO LONDON' below the busts
Rev. Shows their majesties seated on a raised dias, the chairs being surmounted by the Royal Arms and the Arms of the City of London.
An address of welcome is offerred by the City which is represented by a female figure (Londonia) draped, wearing a Mural Crown.
Behind is the male figure of Fame proclaiming the event.
The front of the Guildhall, surmounted by the Royal Standard, forms the background.
At the base are the Sceptre and Mace symbolising Royalty and the Civic Power.
In the left lower corner are sprigs of Myrtle with a scroll entwined bearing the motto,
CIVIVM AMOR ET FIDES expressing the loyalty and devotion of the City of London towards the throne.

A full report with drawings and photographs of the visit appeared in The Illustrated London News 1 November 1902.
The procession marshalled in Eaton Square and when all was in order moved to Buckingham Palace to escort His Majesty ....... and then proceeded by way of the Mall, Marlborough Gate, Pall Mall, Trafalgar Square, Duncannon Street, the Strand and Fleet Street to Guildhall. At the Guildhall a Loyal Address was read by the Recorder congratualating the King on his Coronation and his restoration to health. The return journey to Buckingham Palace was made through South London.

VISIT TO SHEFFIELD 1905

Medal 40mm White Metal, by Frank Boucher, manufactured by
Messrs Spink & Son. BHM 3909, WE 4885A.
On the occasion for the Opening of the new buildings of the
New University in Weston-park.
Obv. Conjoined crowned draped busts of Edward VII and Queen
Alexandra, right. around: EDWARD . VII / QUEEN ALEXANDRA
Signed 'SPINK & SON', below truncation.
Rev. View of the University buildings, around: UNIVERSITY OF
SHEFFIELD. In Exergue: JULY 1905

OPENING OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA DOCK 1907

Medal 52mm Copper/Bronze Metal, by Spiridion. BHM 3945, WE 4921
Obv. Conjoined crowned busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, right.
KING EDWARD VII . QUEEN ALEXANDRA in a lined border.
Signed 'SPIRIDION CARDIFF', on truncation.
Rev. Arms of the City within ornate border of legend.
TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF OF /
THE KING & QUEEN & HRH PRINCESS VICTORIA / ON THE OCCASION
OF THE OPENING OF / THE / ALEXANDRA DOCK / 13 th JULY 1907 /
SIR . W. S. CROSSMAN Kt LORD MAYOR : J. L. WHEATELY TOWN
CLERK in lined borders, ribbons and a scrolled tablet.

OPENING OF THE BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY 1909

Medal 32mm White Metal, WE 4957
Obv. Crowned conjoined busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, right.
above and to the left of sprays of national flowers within the legend
EDWARD VII / QUEEN ALEXANDRA.
not signed but probably by S.F.Lane, since the obverse is same as WE 4350.
Rev. TO COMMEMORATE / THE OPENING, in a lined border around inner
legend / OF THE / BIRMINGHAM / UNIVERSITY / BY THE / KING AND /
QUEEN / JULY 7TH 1909

The King and Queen accompanied by the Princess Victoria arrived at New
Street Station, Birmingham, having travelled by special train from Liverpool.
Upon their arrival the king Knighted the Lord Mayor, Mr G. H. Kenrick. After
lunch, the royal party proceeded to the University where they were received
by the Pro-Chancellor, Mr C. G. Beale.
Birmingham University was founded in 1900 at Edgbaston, having previously
been established as Mason College, founded in 1875 by Josiah Mason. This
was devoted principally to classical and scientific work and in 1892 the college
incorporated most of the scientific and medical work of Queens College which
had been founded in 1867.

The Times, 8 July 1909, p11, records 'an unfortunate accident occurred during
the day (of the Kings visit). A coping stone from a building in New Street fell
upon several people. A man named George Lemon was killed and two men
and a woman injured.

DEATH OF EDWARD VII 1910

Medal 75mm Copper/Bronze Metal, by Frank Bowcher, manufactured
by Messrs Spink & Son, BHM 3981, E 1914, WE 4971B.
Obv. Crowned bust of Edward VII holding sceptre facing, around:
EDWARD VII . D ' G . / REX . ET . IMP
Rev. Sprays of Palm and Laurel enclosing IN / MEMORIAM / 6th MAY 1910.
around: EDWARD THE PEACEMAKER
Signed 'SPINK LONDON' below:

Note. Although this medal has been included under the above catalogue
numbers, the reverse legend EDWARD THE PEACEMAKER and
6th MAY 1910 on one line, has not been included in either the BHM
reference book nor the WE reference book.