Animal lover Queen Elizabeth ll was passionate about horses and known for her entourage of corgis - here we reveal what has become of her beloved pets and their importance to her
The image of the late Queen’s fell pony, Emma, and her two Pembroke Welsh corgis, Muick and Sandy, waiting for her funeral cortege to pass by at Windsor Castle provided one of the most tear-jerking moments of her funeral.
The duchess clearly takes her responsibilities very seriously, having revealed that she consulted a “dog whisperer” to learn how to best care for the grieving corgis. However, looking after dogs with such a pedigree doesn’t come without its pressures, and it sounds as though Fergie is on tenterhooks every time she takes them for a walk – even if she does believe Queen Elizabeth is still keeping a watchful eye on them.
At the age of six, she started riding a Shetland pony called Peggy, and, well into her nineties took great pleasure in riding in Windsor Great Park with her head groom, Terry Pendry. She was delighted when her mare, Estimate, rode into racing history in 2013 by taking the Ascot Gold Cup. The victory made her the first reigning monarch to have a horse win the prestigious 207-year-old race – and netted her a respectable £155,960 in prize money.“It’s amazing, this is her passion and her life and she’s here every year and she strives to have winners,” he said of his grandmother, who was pictured beaming with delight while clutching the Gold Cup.
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