Why are King Edward potatoes called 'king Edward'? Were they named after an actual king?!
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra were crowned at Westminster Abbey on 9 August 1902.
The King Edward potato was introduced into the United Kingdom in 1902
Answers: The King Edward potato was named after King Edward VII (UK).
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra were crowned at Westminster Abbey on 9 August 1902.
The King Edward potato was introduced into the United Kingdom in 1902
They are roughly the same shape and size as King Edward VIII's testicles.
The potato is also strongly associated with, Prince Edward because of its large role in the agricultural economy and history of these regions.
King Edward potatoes are called after the king because when he was you and playing Hide and Seek with Prince John he hid in a potato patch
Because if they were called King Kong potatoes no one would have a cooker large enough to roast them in.
I know its silly but I just had to 'chip' in.
Yes , they are named after King George, D'oh.
"King Edward," introduced into the United Kingdom in 1902
Edward VII became king on the death of Queen Victoria in 1901
draw your own conclusion
Victoria always referred to her son, the future Edward VII, as "Poor Bertie". This was because she knew in her heart of hearts that he was going to have a potato named after him as soon as he became King Edward.