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This book explores the revival under Edward VII of the ceremonial state visit by British monarchs, showing the impact and importance of active royal diplomacy during his reign. Using the Royal Archives, memoirs and newspapers, it reveals the contribution made by the use of ceremony and public display to popular appreciation of the monarchy.

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“This absorbing book reveals much of a lesser-appreciated facet of the public life of King Edward VII … . This book confirms the relevance of this area of scholarship to those interested in British diplomacy and royal visits, and invites further comparative research into overseas journeys undertaken by subsequent monarchs.” (Laura Cook, Royal Studies Journal, Vol. 3 (2), 2016)



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Introduction 1. The Modern Revival of Royal Diplomacy 2. The First Royal Visits 3. A Difficult Host: Edward VII's Visit to Italy 4. Edward's Gift to Diplomacy? 1903 Visit to Paris 5. A Virtual Royal Occasion: Edward VII's 1907 Visit to Spain 6. The Diplomatic Margins: State Visits to Scandinavia 7. Dealing with the Great Bear: Edward VII's Visit to Russia 8. 'The Most Powerful and Influential Diplomat of his Day': Edward VII's Final State Visits Epilogue

The State Visits of Edward VII Reinventing Royal Diplomacy for the Twentieth Century Palgrave Studies in Modern Monarchy

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      Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan UK
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781137548986, 978-1137548986
      ISBN10: 1137548983
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book explores the revival under Edward VII of the ceremonial state visit by British monarchs, showing the impact and importance of active royal diplomacy during his reign. Using the Royal Archives, memoirs and newspapers, it reveals the contribution made by the use of ceremony and public display to popular appreciation of the monarchy.

      Trade Review
      “This absorbing book reveals much of a lesser-appreciated facet of the public life of King Edward VII … . This book confirms the relevance of this area of scholarship to those interested in British diplomacy and royal visits, and invites further comparative research into overseas journeys undertaken by subsequent monarchs.” (Laura Cook, Royal Studies Journal, Vol. 3 (2), 2016)



      Table of Contents
      Introduction 1. The Modern Revival of Royal Diplomacy 2. The First Royal Visits 3. A Difficult Host: Edward VII's Visit to Italy 4. Edward's Gift to Diplomacy? 1903 Visit to Paris 5. A Virtual Royal Occasion: Edward VII's 1907 Visit to Spain 6. The Diplomatic Margins: State Visits to Scandinavia 7. Dealing with the Great Bear: Edward VII's Visit to Russia 8. 'The Most Powerful and Influential Diplomat of his Day': Edward VII's Final State Visits Epilogue

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