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This is the official coronation portrait of George III, |
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painted around the time he moved into Buckingham House. |
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And as was the custom, he's in full royal regalia. |
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Exquisite gold silks and sumptuous ermine robes. |
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But look closely at his face, |
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because this is a king |
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he also wanted to be seen as good-natured and honest and open. |
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A very different character from the previous owner, |
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the Duke of Buckingham. |
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Where he was showy and flamboyant, |
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George III was serious and conscientious, |
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even a little bit priggish. |
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He presented Buckingham House to Queen Charlotte as a quiet family retreat, |
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away from the hurly-burly of court life. |
