October 15, 2025The Historical JournalOpen Access

Self-Fashioning, Food, and Masculinity in George III’s Monarchy

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George III's eating habits reveal a new form of masculinity tied to self-regulation and moderation.
His writings and actions depict a monarch who prioritized national stability through agricultural interests.
The study utilizes newly digitized data and contemporary caricatures to analyze George's public persona.
Moderation in diet was key to crafting George's image as a useful monarch to the emerging British nation.

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This article explores how George III's eating habits reflect new forms of masculinity and self-fashioning, suggesting food symbolizes national identity.

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This article explores how George III's eating habits reflect new forms of masculinity and self-fashioning, suggesting food symbolizes national identity.

Self-Fashioning, Food, and Masculinity in George III’s Monarchy

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