Queen Camilla adopts rescue puppy after death of beloved Jack Russell
Queen Camilla has found a new furry friend: an eight-week-old rescue puppy named Moley.
It comes a few months after the death of her beloved Jack Russell terrier, Beth, in 2024.
Camilla shared the news of her new canine companion while in Canterbury, at an event honouring the life of Aphra Behn, the city's celebrated literary figure from the 17th century.
Behn, renowned for her plays, novels, and poems, was a star in her era.
The Queen unveiled a statue of the writer outside the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, a combined library, museum, and gallery.
During her visit, Camilla met with local groups and encountered Fergie, a golden retriever guide dog.
Fergie's owner, Susan Mason, 66, from Herne Bay, Kent, was participating in a "sensing culture" class. Camilla couldn't resist giving Fergie a belly rub.
"I've just got a new puppy who's eight weeks old," Camilla told Ms Mason.
When asked what breed the puppy was, Camilla replied: 'You may well ask. A bit of everything. It's a rescue dog.'
She added: 'It's called Moley – looks just like a mole.'
Buckingham Palace posted the news of the death of the Queen's dog on social media last November alongside a montage of images of the royal pet, with the message describing the joy the animal brought to Camilla.
The post read: 'A sad farewell to Beth, the Queen's much-loved companion from @Battersea_Dogs and Cats Home who brought such joy, whether on walkies, helping on official duties, or curled up by the fire.'
Beth, a Jack Russell terrier, was adopted by Camilla from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, just like the Queen's other rescue dog Bluebell.
The two dogs were so loved by Camilla that they even featured on the Queen's coronation gown, with goldwork motifs of the pair embroidered onto the historic dress which Camilla wore to be crowned.
It is understood the new puppy Moley is also from Battersea, the famous animal rescue centre in south London Camilla supports as patron.
It could well be small in stature like a Jack Russell, known for their big personalities.
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