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A portrait of King Louis XV, the King at the time of publication of A Sentimental Journey by Sterne, done by Maurice-Quentin de La Tour.

This is a painting of Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) with her Two Eldest Sons. Charlotte was the wife of King George III, and was the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from her wedding in 1761. Charlotte did have some influence on political affairs…

King George IV looking in the mirror and seeing his wife in the mirror with his crown on. He is taken aback by this.

She is well known for her attempted poisoning of King Louis XIV as well as selling poison, aphrodisiacs, and abortions. She is said to have killed around 2500 people