Timeline of the UK (Wiser Kaiser)

22 January 1901 - Queen Victoria Dies. She is succeeded by her eldest son, Albert-Edward, Prince of Wales who becomes King Edward VII.

5 June 1908 - Irish Home rule bill passed. Ireland is to receive Home Rule by 1912. The bill is heavily opposed by Unionists in Ulster and by much of the Tory Party but is overwhelming supported in Ireland and receives enthusiastic support from the King and the Prince of Wales.

27 July 1911 - King Edward VII Dies after suffering a stroke. He is succeeded by his eldest son, Albert-Victor, Prince of Wales who becomes King Edward VIII.

6 July 1912 - Ireland granted home rule, many in Ulster are furious at the idea and Parliament agrees to retain the 4 north-easternmost counties of Ireland under direct rule from Westminster.