On 22 Sep 1761 King George III of Great Britain and Ireland (age 23) was crowned III King Great Britain and Ireland at Westminster Abbey [Map].

Charles Compton 7th Earl of Northampton (age 24) was the Bearer of the Ivory Rod with the Dove.

William Talbot 1st Earl Talbot (age 51) was appointed Lord High Steward.

Francis Hastings 10th Earl Huntingdon (age 32) was the bearer of the Sword of State although the actual Sword of State couldn't be found and the Lord Mayor's Pearl Sword was substituted.