[1] George's coronation had taken place on 22 September 1761 at Westminster Abbey, where he was crowned alongside his wife Queen Charlotte.

[2] Ramsay was a notable portraitist and in 1761 was appointed Principal Painter in Ordinary to the monarch, a position he held until his death in 1784 when he was succeeded by Joshua Reynolds.

[7] Ramsay also painted a similar work showing Queen Charlotte in her coronation robes.

His depiction of the King was widely copied and featured in a number of works across the British Empire, including the American colonies.

The original work is today in the Green Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace.