Queen Elizabeth II’s Death Sparks Concern For Her Dogs: What Happens To Her Beloved Corgis?

Queen Elizabeth II‘s death has sparked concern for a very important and beloved part of her life: Her dogs. Famed for adoring her Corgis since age 7, Her Majesty gave them their own room in Buckingham Palace. And Queen Elizabeth even assigned footmen to care for her beloved dogs. But with her passing, many wonder who will care for her most faithful companions.

Find out about Queen Elizabeth II’s fondness for her pets. And learn how she comforted herself with puppies when her husband became terminally ill. Discover all the details about Queen Elizabeth II’s love for her dogs below. 

Queen Elizabeth II Always Turned To Her Dogs For Love

In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death at 96, questions arise about who will care for her four beloved dogs. And as evidence of how much her pups meant to her, some recall what happened in 2021. During that year, Her Majesty learned that her adored husband, Prince Philip, had become terminally ill. And for comfort, the Queen adopted two new puppies to love, reported the New York Post.

Her Majesty named her Corgi puppy Muick after her favorite Scottish lake. And she chose to name her Dorgi puppy Fergus in honor of her war hero uncle Fergus Bowes-Lyon. (A Dorgi consists of a mix between a Corgi and a dachshund.) Queen Elizabeth first fell in love with the Dorgi breed when one of her own Corgi dogs mated with her sister Princess Margaret’s dachshund.

“Life is measured by a series of good dogs.”#QueenElizabeth pic.twitter.com/HidOVawLnZ

— Elizabeth Di Filippo (@mselizabethr) September 8, 2022

But Queen Elizabeth first fell in love with Corgis at age 7. After a friend of the family showed her a Corgi, the little girl couldn’t resist. And she later became so fond of Corgis that she even took one on her honeymoon in 1947! Much later, the Queen’s son Prince Andrew gave her a spaniel puppy. 

Queen Elizabeth’s Dogs Reside In Palace’s ‘Corgi Room,’ Attended By ‘Doggie 1 And Doggie 2’ Footmen

For years, the dogs enjoyed two walks a day with their beloved royal owner. But Queen Elizabeth’s physical health gradually impacted her ability to stroll with her adored Corgis. However, the dogs also received attention from their own footmen, called “Doggie 1” and “Doggie 2.” And the puppies even resided in their very own room at Buckingham Palace, known as the “Corgi Room.”

Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) with her father, future King George VI, sitting on a bench with their corgi dogs in London, England in July 1936. #QueenElizabeth pic.twitter.com/2WtIx37YFF

— Jim (@JimSoldier) September 9, 2022

As a result of Queen Elizabeth’s love for her dogs, the royal family will ensure that the puppies all receive the best of care after her death. And because her relatives all adore dogs as well, some of them may take one or more of the dogs. For instance, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton may welcome the Corgis into their own home. However, the palace staff may help to look after the dogs to avoid needing to move them.

And in addition to the Corgis, Queen Elizabeth leaves more than 100 horses in need of homes. To celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, she received a horse from French President Emmanuel Macron and from the president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. Every royal residence includes stables for her beloved horses. However, insiders speculate that the Queen’s daughter Princess Anne and Anne’s daughter Zara will help to decide the best options for the horses. Both Anne and Zara adore horses and became known as Olympic equestrians.

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