9. Edward loved hunting so much that he invented a new time zone so he could have more daylight for shooting
As well as eating, drinking and womanizing, one of Edward’s greatest loves was hunting. Above all, he loved shooting and would head to the county of Norfolk. Here, the Royal Family owned Sandringham Castle, a huge stately home set in sprawling grounds that were perfect for shooting. Whenever he was there, the Prince would order all the clocks to be put back an hour so he could enjoy an extra hour of hunting. This became known as ‘Sandringham Time’. The tradition endured long after Edward’s death. In fact, King Edward VIII only put an end to ‘Sandringham Time’ in 1936.
