GEORGE V'S WIFE AND SONS SIGN A PARDON ON HIS BEHALF EDWARD VIII (1894-1972, King of Great Britain, Later the Duke of Windsor) & GEORGE VI (1895-1952, King of Great Britain) with their mother Queen MARY (of Teck, 1867-1953, Queen of George V)

Fine Remission Document signed at the head by all three, "Mary R. Edward P. Albert" on behalf of the King George V, addressed to the Governor of Wakefield Prison, concerning Gwilym Ernest Roberts who had been "convicted of falsification of accounts, larceny as servant, and receiving stolen property ... We, in consideration of some circumstances humbly represented unto Us, are graciously pleased to extend Our Grace and Mercy ... and to pardon ... him the remainder of the sentence ..." and so he should be released immediately, countersigned by John SIMON (1st Viscount, 1873-1954, Statesman & Lord Chancellor), 2 sides folio with stamped seal and revenue stamp, Court at St James, 15th October

The King was suffering from failing health during his last months and during his final year he was occasionally administered oxygen. The death of his favourite sister, Victoria, in December 1935 depressed him deeply. On the evening of 15th January 1936, the King took to his bedroom at Sandringham House complaining of a cold and he remained in the room until his death.

Item Date:  1935

Stock No:  40611      £750

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