Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, was the eldest son – and so their heir – of Queen Victoria. Born in 1841, he had to wait 59 years to become King himself. Thanks to his mother’s longevity, he spent almost a full 6 decades waiting to fulfill his destiny. Since he didn’t need to work, he needed to find something to kill the time. And he found it in women, food and gambling. By the time he reached his 20s, Edward had gained a reputation for being the ultimate ‘Playboy Prince’, and for good reason. Occasionally, he traveled for official duties. But just as often he travelled the world in search of the best parties, the most glamorous women or the biggest card games.
