A deep dive into the Queen’s love of corgis

A deep dive into the Queen’s love of corgis

Young Princess Elizabeth with two corgi dogs at her home in July 1936 (Picture: Lisa Sheridan/Getty Images) On the grounds of Windsor Castle (Picture: Getty/Tim Graham Photo Library)While lots of Queen Elizabeth’s pet names have been traditional – such as Monty, Susan and Holly, to Emma, Linnet, Noble, Willow and Heather – there have been a number of wildcards, too.

Seamus the dog turns up at Trooping the Colour and that’s all we care about now

Seamus the dog turns up at Trooping the Colour and that’s all we care about now

Handler Adam Walsh said he has ‘never met a dog like Seamus’ and ‘not much fazes him at all’ (Picture: Sky News) Members of the band of Welsh Guards take part in the Queen’s Birthday Parade (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)‘He’s not nervous.

Julian Clary thanks the Queen for ‘one of the campest things ever’

Julian Clary thanks the Queen for ‘one of the campest things ever’

Julian also reveals what it was like to meet Her Majesty (Picture: Rex)Comedian turned children’s author Julian Clary, 63, on rescue dogs , why he knows that ghosts exist and meeting the Queen.

A scandalous lack of research on periods and painful conditions that affect women

A scandalous lack of research on periods and painful conditions that affect women

Lucy Pasha-Robinson’s horrible predicament brought tears to my eyes (I’m one of the 28m in Britain who live with chronic pain – where is the plan to help us?, 16 May ).Why did the Queen get given an Oyster card (Queen makes surprise appearance at Elizabeth line opening ceremony, 17 May )?

A Corgi café is coming to central London for the Platinum Jubilee

A Corgi café is coming to central London for the Platinum Jubilee

Look at that face (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) Adorable (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) It’s giving Insta vibes (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) The snacks will be sweet too (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) The Queen loves Corgis (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich)For older guests and Corgis, there will be a ‘chill zone’ to rest in, also suitable for more nervous pups.

Queen is ‘too frail to walk her corgis and may never take them out again’

Queen is ‘too frail to walk her corgis and may never take them out again’

Concerns over the Queen’s health have grown since she spent a night in hospital in October (Picture: Getty Images/REX)The Queen has become too frail to walk her beloved corgis, according to palace sources.

Queen releases dog perfume that smells of ‘coastal walks’

Queen releases dog perfume that smells of ‘coastal walks’

Her Majesty released a range of dog biscuits in August 2021 (Picture: Bav Media)It’s fair to say things have been hectic in the Royal Family recently – but the Queen has still found time to release a perfume for dogs .

Queen Elizabeth joined by dorgi as she begins celebrations for Platinum Jubilee — see pics

Queen Elizabeth joined by dorgi as she begins celebrations for Platinum Jubilee — see pics

STEVE PARSONS / Getty ImagesThe queen’s dog Candy, a dorgi breed (mix between a corgi and a dachshund), also made an appearance in the Oak Room at Windsor Castle, looking for some affection from the monarch.

Why does The Queen love corgis and how many does she have?

Why does The Queen love corgis and how many does she have?

Queen Elizabeth II received her first corgi when she was seven (Picture: Lisa Sheridan/Studio Lisa/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)In 1933, when Her Majesty was seven years old, her father King George VI brought home Dookie, a Pembrokeshire Welsh corgi.

Queen Elizabeth's beloved dorgi Vulcan dies, leaving her with just 1 dog

Queen Elizabeth's beloved dorgi Vulcan dies, leaving her with just 1 dog

The queen reportedly engineered the mix years ago by breeding past generations of her corgis with dachshunds belonging to her late sister, Princess Margaret.The last of Queen Elizabeth's corgis, Whisper, died in 2018, leaving her with her two dorgis, Vulcan and Candy.

Not such a mystery for dog owners?

Not such a mystery for dog owners?

| For the love of Brahms | Hand-washing tunes | Living in the United Queendom.• I’m now washing my hands to the tune of Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) (Letters , 20 July).

How fostered, adopted pets can thrive during coronavirus outbreak

How fostered, adopted pets can thrive during coronavirus outbreak

“They’re at a period of time in their life when their little brains are just soaking up everything around them," said Queen, "so the more that they can be exposed to when they’re puppies, in a really positive way, the better they will react to those things in the future.”.

The queens of agility: America’s most famous canine athletes race for glory

The queens of agility: America’s most famous canine athletes race for glory

The introduction of an agility competition to Westminster marked a step forward for this emerging sport and few trainers have since made a bigger impact on the US scene than Perry DeWitt and Jessica Ajoux, who live together in the Philadelphia suburb of Wyncote alongside two of America’s most famous canine athletes: the border collies Verb and Fame.

Jack Russells surge in popularity ‘thanks to Boris and Brexit patriotism’

Jack Russells surge in popularity ‘thanks to Boris and Brexit patriotism’

The Queen is a famous fan of corgis (Picture: Rex) The Queen is devoted to her pets and travels with them (Picture: PA)The Kennel Club said the Irish red and white setter had become the most vulnerable of all Britain’s native breeds, with 39 puppy registrations in 2019 – the breed’s lowest figures in 30 years.

Paws for thought: pet portraits are on the rise. But can they ever truly be art?

Paws for thought: pet portraits are on the rise. But can they ever truly be art?

The artists behind this enterprise will turn a photo of your dog or cat into a posed portrait in what is purported to be “Renaissance” style, dressed up as a queen or soldier.

The Queen’s Corgi review – palace pooch in the doghouse

The Queen’s Corgi review – palace pooch in the doghouse

Protagonist Rex (voiced by Jack Whitehall ) is exiled after disgracing himself while resisting the aggressive advances of President Trump’s female corgi. Kesteloot and Stassen are too busy scrabbling for content – basically fine, largely indifferent, sometimes misjudged – to fill the gaps between the frenetic set pieces.

'Warrior queen' kitten fights back from edge of death after being SAVAGED in dog attack

'Warrior queen' kitten fights back from edge of death after being SAVAGED in dog attack

Boudicca the kitten was left with horrific injuries after dog attack (Image: RSPCA)The rare female ginger kitten has been named after the ancient warrior queen because her iron will meant she did not succumb to near catastrophic injuries.

The Lion Queen is BACK: Fears for big cat named Charm allayed in remarkable TV series

The Lion Queen is BACK: Fears for big cat named Charm allayed in remarkable TV series

Incredible footage from the sensational new Big Cat Tales series shows how Charm has remarkably given birth to cubs after coming back to her historic domain. Scene from Big Cat Tales (Image: Animal Planet)There was more angst for Charm when the BBC cameras stopped rolling.

Johnny Depp Sent to the Dog House? Could Face Jail Time for Smuggling His Pups into Australia

Johnny Depp Sent to the Dog House? Could Face Jail Time for Smuggling His Pups into Australia

According to Nardine Saad of the LA Times, about two weeks ago, Depp and his wife were accused of smuggling the dogs into Queensland on his private jet when they didn’t provide the proper documents or declare them on customs forms.

'Absolutely AWFUL' Cat poisoner fears as five animals die horrifically in SAME SPOT

'Absolutely AWFUL' Cat poisoner fears as five animals die horrifically in SAME SPOT

It was horrible to see and vets were absolutely sure the cause was antifreeze poisoning.”Smudge the pet cat had to be put to sleep (Image: RSPCA)Freya the cat the first victim to die (Image: RSPCA)The RSPCA has launched an investigation into the poisonings centred around the Lampeter Velfrey area of Whitland, Pembrokeshire, and today warned pet owners to be vigilant and report any information about the poisonings to its 24-hour emergency line.The first cat to die was Ms Davies’ black and white queen called Freya.

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