Queen unveils Monty Don's garden for dogs at Battersea
Her Majesty, who is the patron of the charity and a dog lover, was greeted by rescue dogs and volunteers on her arrival.
The Dog Garden has been designed to feature all the things the animals love, as well as the names of Queen Camilla's beloved rescues.
The Queen adopted her terriers Beth and Bluebell from Battersea in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and Moley more recently in May. She has previously described Moley as looking 'just like a mole' and 'a bit of everything' in terms of breed.
The names of Beth, Bluebell and Moley are featured on the garden's path, as well as the name of the King's dog, Snuff.
Originally featured at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the garden was gifted to the animal rescue charity, where it will now serve as a calming space for dogs away from the kennel environment.
It features a grass area and a large tree to provide shade. The design has put the animals' sensory engagement at its core to help support the charity's training of their dogs.
The Queen is expected to unveil a commemorative plaque before joining a reception with Battersea staff, volunteers and ambassadors, including model David Gandy, TV personality Amanda Holden and author Dame Jacqueline Wilson.
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