Buckingham Palace, June 4 1902 Jockey Club Dinner

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Buckingham Palace, June 4 1902 Jockey Club DinnerKing Edward VII, the eldest son of Queen Victoria, was monarch from January 1901 until his death in May 1910. On the fourth of June 1902, 'Bertie' held a dinner at Buckingham Palace for members of The Jockey Club, the dominant organization of British horseracing. A noted bon viveur, the King was a generous host and no expense would have been spared in presenting the finest food and wines to his guests. One of the highlights of the dinner would have

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