Kennel Club pays tribute to The Queen
Her Majesty the Queen.
The Kennel Club has paid tribute to “one of the most dog-loving monarchs in history” in a statement marking the passing of their patron, Her Majesty The Queen.
In the message, Tony Allcock OBE, chairman of The Kennel Club, said the Queen was very interested in her corgis' health and took the breeding of her dogs “very seriously”.
The Queen had a great adoration for corgis, a breed that would serve as her constant companion throughout her 70-year-reign. Her father, King George IV, gifted Her Majesty her first Corgi, Susan when she was 18, and she stopped breeding them in 2015.
She leaves behind two corgis, Muick and Sandy, who will be cared for by her son Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and former daughter-in-law Sarah, Duchess of York.
Mr Allcock said: “We pass on our thoughts and condolences to The King and the Royal family at this time and join the world in sorrow at her passing.
“The Queen was an avid dog lover. She was very interested in the health of Corgis and took the breeding of her dogs very seriously, always ensuring that she met with the dogs involved.
“The Queen also owned Spaniels and was familiar to members and staff at The Kennel Club for her involvement in Field Trials, often attending events when taking place on her estate in Sandringham, where she was always extremely friendly to the dogs and competitors alike.
“We are very grateful for The Queen’s patronage over the years and the commitment she always showed to the dogs that she loved so dearly. The Queen epitomised the love and affection that our nation holds for dogs.”
Image (C) Hulton Royals Collection/Kennel Club.
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