20 adorable photos of royals and their pets

Queen Elizabeth II has long been known for her love of companion dogs, and the head of the British royal family is said to have had over 30 corgis during his reign.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams believes this canine crush has been shared by many other royals over the years.

He said News week: “The British are known the world over for their love of animals.

“Since there is a certain mystique about royalty, it is essential that the Image Royals project has aspects that people can relate to.

“The Queen’s affection for her corgis and her equine expertise have become internationally famous.

“Other members of the royal family are also known for their dedication to their pets.”

News week looks back at photos of the royal family with their beloved pets.

Queen Victoria’s favorite collie, Sharp, was named after a government minister favored by the monarch and popularized the breed among Victorian dog owners.

Alexandra of Denmark, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India from 1901 to 1910 as the wife of King Emperor Edward VI, set many fashion trends during this period and popularized the dog breed of Tibetan Lion company.

The future Queen Elizabeth II was very fond of corgis from a young age, having fallen in love with the companion dogs belonging to the children of the Marquis of Bath.

The young royals, Princess Elizabeth and her sister Margaret, are said to be hand-feeding Dookie from a dish held by a footman. The sisters’ other favorite pet corgi around the same time was called Jane.

Elizabeth II’s mother, then Queen Elizabeth, introduced a disciplined diet for dogs; everyone was to have their own wicker basket, raised above the ground to avoid drafts.

Meals were served for each dog. An exclusive brand of dog meat cookies was served in the morning, while the late afternoon meal consisted of a dog meal with gravy.

When King Edward VIII abdicated and married American divorcee Wallis Simpson, his brother “Bertie” became George VI. The daughter of the new king, now Queen Elizabeth II, has spent the past seven decades on the throne.

Edward and Simpson became the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and the couple were known to adore their pet dogs.

The queen is said to have owned more than thirty corgis since her accession to the throne in 1952.

The British Royal Family are well known for being active when it comes to walking their dogs, with The Queen, Princess Anne (pictured) and Meghan Markle all regularly pictured walking their pets.

The Queen’s eldest son Prince Charles inherited his love for dogs from his mother and has owned many pets over the years.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were, at the time this photograph was taken, engaged for about three months. The young royal dog Harvey stays by his side during this famous photo call.

Prince Edward, his wife Sophie and their two children currently have two dogs and a pet turtle, which he recently revealed “basically run the house”.

The royal matriarch, the late Queen Mother, was also known to have loved the Labrador dog breed.

The future king, Prince William and his brother, Prince Harry, were raised with many companion dogs in the royal household.

Prince Charles and his sons took their pet dogs with them on a Balmoral vacation in the late 1990s.

Princess Anne is a royal famous for the outdoors and no frills, and is regularly seen walking her family’s dogs herself.

Queen Elizabeth II’s granddaughter, Zara Phillips, and her husband, former rugby player Mike Tindall, have kept pet dogs for as long as they are together.

Royal Corgis are known around the world and are closely associated with Queen Elizabeth II.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge adopted their beloved dog Lupo from Kate’s brother, James. Lupo died in 2020.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are the proud owners of two Jack Russell Terriers, Beth and Bluebell.

Her great-grandmother is the world’s most famous dog lover, so it’s no surprise that young royal Savannah Phillips started handling pets early on.