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The world is in mourning and unrest following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, 96, this afternoon. The future of Elizabeth’s pets is one of the many unanswered questions that the royal’s death raises.
The Queen had a great love of animals and gathered furry companions throughout her life (Readers Digest estimates that she was the proud owner of more than 30 corgis during her lifetime). She has been succeeded by four of her pups as of right now.
One of Elizabeth’s longest-lasting loves is considered to be a pet. According to royal writer Ingrid Seward, “She loves animals, and she especially loves dogs.” They were her first and last love, according to the statement.
If you’ve ever wondered why the Queen loves corgis and other dog breeds, look no further. Here is all there is to know about Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite four-legged buddies.
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How Many Dogs Did Queen Elizabeth II Own?
Queen Elizabeth II owned four dogs at the time of her passing on September 8, 2022.
Candy, who is thought to be 13 years old, is the oldest of her pups. According to Harper’s Bazaar, Candy is a dorgi or a hybrid between a corgi and a dachshund.
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The Queen previously admitted that she wasn’t deliberately expanding her family because she “didn’t want to leave any little dog behind,” as she told a horse trainer in 2015, according to The Independent.
The Queen has recently added two more corgis to her family, though. Muick, who is named after a location close to Balmoral Castle, one of Elizabeth’s favorite summer vacations, was given to the Queen in 2021 when her husband, Prince Philip, was in the hospital.
The Independent reports that on what would have been Philip’s 100th birthday last June, Prince Andrew and the Queen’s granddaughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie presented her with another corgi.
Lizzie, a prize-winning cocker spaniel, belonged to the Queen as well (like an owner, like pepper). The Daily Mail stated that Lizzie entered the palace in January 2022.
What Inspired The Queen To Be So Fond Of Corgis?
It all began with the first puppy owned by Queen Elizabeth. Elizabeth’s parents welcomed Dookie, the first corgi in the royal family, in 1933
Then, in 1944, on her 18th birthday, her father gave Queen Elizabeth her second corgi, Susan. The corgi gave birth to a pair of puppies in 1949 after Susan accompanied Elizabeth and Philip on their honeymoon, according to Reader’s Digest. The royal corgi dynasty that is so intimately linked to Queen Elizabeth II then officially began.
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A corgi bloodline that spanned at least 14 generations of dogs is said to have been started by the Queen.
What Happens To The Queen’s Dogs After Her Death?
It is thought that her children would inherit her furry buddies even though no official plan has been made public yet.
Seward told Newsweek, “I believe the dogs would be cared for by the family, mainly Andrew [as] he’s the one who brought them to her, they’re pretty young, the corgi and the dorgi.”
I have no doubt that her pups will be cared for well wherever they end up by individuals who loved the Queen and respected her great affection for her dog family members.
She Loves Horses Too
Additionally, Queen Elizabeth had a lifetime of love with her beloved horses. At the age of three, the passionate equestrian took her first riding instruction. She rode well into her nineties.
When she reached four, her grandpa King George V gave her her very first pony, a Shetland mare.
The Queen reportedly gave up riding horses for a brief period of time last September due to ‘discomfort’ she had when sitting on a saddle and controlling the reins due to her chronic mobility challenges.
Insiders claim that Her Majesty has resumed her favorite activity, taking “gentle journeys” about Windsor Castle.
The monarch has also established herself as a legitimate racehorse breeder outside of the saddle. Around 180 horses and ponies are kept at various royal palaces and stables as the Queen’s horses and ponies, many of which have bases at Balmoral and Sandringham.
Numerous of her thoroughbreds have gone on to capture significant victories, and in 2013 she even created sporting history by becoming the first reigning Queen to triumph in the Royal Ascot Gold Cup with her thoroughbred, Estimate.
