Crowd outside Buckingham Palace, London

A crowd gathers outside Buckingham Palace, London, to read the latest news about the king's health -- he had been suffering from appendicitis, and was one of the first people to be operated on for this. Fortunately he recovered in time for his coronation the following month

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Appendicitis Appendix Boater Boaters Bulletin Notice Operated Railings Surgery Update

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