H.R.H. Prince George {later King George V] A Royal illness bulletin of 1891

An original example of a Royal bulletin of the type shown outside Royal residences to inform the public of important events in the lives of the family. Written by hand on a small sheet of writing paper embossed in red Marlborough House, Pall Mall, S.W. reads His Royal Highness Prince George has had a very good night and is doing well and is signed W. H. Broadbent M.D.   J. H. Larking M.D. The bulletin, timed and dated 10 a.m. Sunday Dec 6th [1891] was written at a time when Prince George, on leave from the navy, contracted typhoid fever. His brother, Prince  Albert Victor, died at this point, leaving Georgeas second in line to the throne after his father [later King Edward VII]. The bulletin is tipped by corners to a sheet of strong paper. apr14/2

We have another bulltin, differing only in being dated Wednesday Dec16th and stating that His \royal Highness Prince Geoge continues to make satisfactory progress. This second bulletin can also be sold at the same price of £40.