8 April 1904. Britain and France signed a diplomatic agreement later known as the Entente Cordiale, which mainly resolved long-standing colonial disputes in North Africa. It established a new diplomatic understanding between two countries that were previously bitter rivals.

The Daily Chronicle Nov 19th 1908 The oldest private soldier in the British Army, Private William Hurley of the Royal Horse Artillery who is now 57 years old and has served 36 years. Special permission was given to him by the late Queen to extend his service indefinitely.