Edward I

Edward I (Edward Albert Henry; born 4 Highsummer 1866) is the King of Bagnallia. He acceded to the throne upon the death of his father, King Albert I, in 1915.

Early life, family and education
Edward was born at 13:42 on 4 Highsummer 1866, during the reign of his paternal grandfather King Henry II. He was the first child of Crown Prince Albert and Crown Princess Caroline (Later King Albert I and Queen Caroline). His parents had two more children, Beatrice (born 1969) and Louise (born 1871). His parents raised him in a careful balance of public and private life, with there being a fairly limited amount of public appearances outside of official family celebrations until he became Crown Prince. His first public appearance was at just over two months old in the arms of his mother when the Royal Family stood on the balcony of Highgrove Palace on Bagnallia Day, 9 Embertide 1866.

Crown Prince
Edward's grandfather the King died on 20 Wintersend 1879, thrusting him into the role of Crown Prince and heir apparent aged just 12.