Queen Camilla lost her long-time furry friend Beth‚ a Jack Russell terrier who had been by her side for more than a decade. The much-loved pup (who had an untreatable tumor) was put to sleep this weekend
Bethʼs journey began about 13 years ago when she was found abandoned at just four-weeks old; her path crossed with Camilla at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Soon after another rescue pup Bluebell joined their family creating a perfect duo of royal companions
I cannot imagine my life my home or my sofas without them
The pair became well-known figures in royal life: their images were stitched into the Queens coronation dress‚ and they took part in various official duties. During a kennels opening ceremony about 4 years ago Beth helped unveil a plaque using a sausage-tied rope - quite the clever pup. The dogs even showed off their modeling skills wearing their mums pearls for Country Life magazines famous portrait section
- Helped open new kennels at Battersea
- Featured in coronation gown design
- Starred in Country Life magazine
- Inspired willow sculptures at Chelsea Flower Show
Just a few months ago artist Emma Stothard created willow sculptures of Beth and Bluebell which were displayed at the Chelsea Flower Show before moving to Highgrove. The Queens dedication to animal welfare continues through her role as Batterseaʼs patron - a position shes held since 2017