As the world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we thought we’d look at Her Majesty’s unwavering relationship with friends of the four-legged variety.
Here are 11 photos and facts about arguably the world’s most famous dog owner.
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9. Art of the dog
The royal Corgis have been depicted and immortalised in various artworks, including statues, professional photographs, and paintings. A notable example is the coin commemorating the Golden Jubilee which depicts the Queen with a Corgi. Photo: WPA Pool
10. A lot of dogs
While it isn't known exactly how many dogs the Queen has owned over the years, it's been established that there have been more than thirty since she took the throne in 1952. Photo: WPA Pool
11. Current pets
At the end of her reign the Queen owned two Corgis - called Muick and Sandy. Photo: ADRIAN WYLD