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Wilhelm II's relationship with Edward VII

Wilhelm II and Edward VII did have a family relationship, but it was competitive and unfriendly rather than a source of diplomatic trust.

Anglo German RelationsBritish Royal FamilyEdward VIIFirst Moroccan CrisisQueen VictoriaWilhelm II
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Question

Did Kaiser Wilhelm II have no relationship with King Edward VII?

Short answer

They did have a relationship, but it was unfriendly and competitive, including rivalry in sailing.

Notes

Kaiser Wilhelm II and Edward VII did have a relationship by the time of the Moroccan crisis, but Wilhelm did not like his uncle. Their rivalry included competitive sailing and Wilhelm's jealousy of Edward. Wilhelm also had a difficult relationship with Queen Victoria. Dynastic kinship did not guarantee political warmth during the First Moroccan Crisis.