1901: Queen Victoria Dies
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Britain mourns its longest-reigning monarch, who dies after nearly 64 years on the throne. Her screw-up, playboy son Bertie is about to be crowned King Edward VII — and all he'll do is save the monarchy. | Related: Edward VII Dies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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