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List of Privy Counsellors (1901–1910)

This is a list of individuals appointed to the Privy Council of the United Kingdom between 1901 and 1910. The Privy Council is a body of advisors to the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. Membership is conferred for life and is largely composed of senior politicians (present and former), senior judges, leading members of the clergy, and occasionally prominent figures from the Commonwealth and other fields.

Appointments to the Privy Council are made by the Sovereign on the advice of the Prime Minister. The primary function of Privy Counsellors historically was to advise the monarch on matters of state. While its political influence has diminished over time, the Privy Council retains significant formal powers. Its most important function today is to enact Orders in Council, which are a form of legislation. The Privy Council also has judicial functions, as it is the court of final appeal for certain Commonwealth countries and UK overseas territories.

The period between 1901 and 1910 saw appointments under the reign of King Edward VII. The list below would generally include leading figures from the Liberal and Conservative parties, as well as notable colonial governors, military leaders, and judges from the British Empire. Specific individuals appointed during this time held prominent positions in government, judiciary, and the military. Detailed records of appointments, including names and dates, are available in official publications like the London Gazette.