Queen Camilla Shared the First Photo of Her New Rescue Puppy
A first picture of Queen Camilla with her newest pet has been released by Buckingham Palace ahead of her visit to a dog garden at the Chelsea Flower Show today. The Queen is pictured cuddling puppy Moley, who she revealed earlier this year that she adopted at eight weeks old.
'I've just got a new puppy who's eight weeks old,' Camilla told a member of the public during an outing in Canterbury, southeast England in February this year. She adopted Moley from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home after the death of her beloved Jack Russell terrier Beth last November. The Queen also has Bluebell, another Jack Russell. All three dogs were rescue dogs.
Queen Camilla previously described Moley's breed as 'a bit of everything,' adding that she 'looks just like a mole!' In the picture released today, the Queen's affection for her new pet is clear as the pair cuddle on the steps of a garden building. The image was taken by Shona Williams, who is the Queen's country dresser and assistant house manager at her private Wiltshire home Ray Mill. Ms Williams also captured an image of Kate Middleton photographing Camilla at Ray Mill for Country Life magazine in 2022.
Members of the royal family will attend the Chelsea Flower Show today, where the King and Queen will visit the RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden. The King is Patron of the Royal Horticultural Society after taking over the role from Queen Elizabeth, reflecting the royal family's long-standing support of the organization. This year the RHS has named a rose after the Princess of Wales, called Catherine's Rose.
'As well as supporting the incredible work of The Royal Marsden, Catherine's Rose will raise awareness of how nature and gardening can help to heal,' RHS Director General Clare Matterson said.
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