article_snippet: The second in line to the throne the throne found Prince William in the unusual position of having to paint the eyes on a larger than life sheep - British cartoon character Shaun the Sheep, no less. '
article_snippet: Prince William smiles as Prince William paints the eyes on a Shaun the Sheep model during a ceremony in China .
article_snippet: William was shown five sculptures of Shaun, each decorated by a different artist, which are among 50 such sculptures to be displayed across China and later auctioned off in aid of the Beijing Cultural Development Fund.
article_snippet: William gamely agreed to finish decorating a particularly patriotic animal, covered in the Union Flag, by painting William eyes.
article_snippet: Dotting the eyes of the traditional lions used in Lion Dances is thought to bring good fortune and happiness - and it is hoped that by William doing this William will bring such benefits to the Year of Cultural Exchange.
highlights_snippet: Also painted eyes on model of British cartoon character, Shaun the Sheep .
  