Never at home unless surrounded by her favourite breed, the Queen championed corgis even though courtiers feared for their ankles
They were as emblematic of British royalty as the crown: Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis, preceding her like a “moving carpet” wherever she was resident, were the other royal dynasty to inspire worldwide fascination.
They featured in portraits, official photographs and on a golden jubilee Isle of Man crown, and were even immortalised in china.
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