The new king had counsellors of his own, led by Lord Bute.

As Lord Bute saw it, a king should be the supreme ruler.

It was the wish of his mother and Lord Bute that she should not have any friends without their knowledge.

Even Lord Bute's carriage was allowed to pass in silence.

In the old days he would have consulted Lord Bute.

So my Lord Bute was learning sense after all.

We are living in sin as my mother is with Lord Bute.

George's mouth was set in the familiar stubborn lines when he sat down and wrote to Lord Bute to tell him of his decision.

Lord Bute and the King were close again in a shared grief.

Lord Bute, before retiring from office in 1763, procured him a pension.