2007-12-04 05:33:21 · 7 answers · asked by lianhua 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
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
2007-12-04 05:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by followthebird 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-12-04 14:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"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
2007-12-04 13:53:30 · answer #3 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The potato is also strongly associated with, Prince Edward because of its large role in the agricultural economy and history of these regions.
2007-12-04 13:43:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , they are named after King George, D'oh.
2007-12-04 13:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by Earwigo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are roughly the same shape and size as King Edward VIII's testicles.
2007-12-04 13:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
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.
2007-12-04 13:46:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋