Why was the Edwardian times a 'golden age'?

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Why was the Edwardian times a 'golden age'?

The Edwardian period is supposedly one which is superior to any other period in recent history, one where the British empire was at it's peak, and where the people were very patriotic. Young boys enjoyed cricket, football, rugby and even camping. Bachelors travelled Europe freely meantime women copied the latest European fashions and hairstyles. Similarly, the rest of the world saw success; Madame curie discovers radioactivity while the first Nobel Prize is awarded. The Wright Brothers launch an aeroplane, Henry Ford mass produces his car as Albert Einstein unveils the theory of relativity. Despite all of this, was life as great as it appeared to be? Did everybody really live in this perfect world? Or was it just for the people who could afford it?

England was a dominant force in the civilised world, it's empire was one of the largest, and greatly influenced so much of the world. This made the people particularly proud to be British. This patriotism eventually led to the rich enjoying life more whether this was by embracing new leisure sports or buying the new revolutionary jewellery. South African diamonds or pearls back-dropped by platinum