article_snippet: The Queen saved The Queen biggest smile for the homeless dogs - many of whom were enjoying a grooming session in the new kennels when The Queen arrived.
article_snippet: At first the gentle and well-behaved pooch put on a suitably regal show.
article_snippet: But as the afternoon wore on he did what most dogs would have done, he sighed and appeared to nod off – leaving the dog-loving sovereign looking on with affectionate bemusement.
article_snippet: Adorable: The Queen The Queen couldn't resist stopping to pet members of The Queen doggy guard of honour .
article_snippet: The Queen once owned a huge pack of the pampered animals – a breed The Queen has loved since The Queen was a girl - but given The Queen advancing years has slowly been allowing the number The Queen owns to dwindle.
article_snippet: Although The Queen has long been associated with pedigree breeds, The Queen appeared delighted by the group of waifs and strays that greeted The Queen today as The Queen arrived at the home.
article_snippet: Waiting to greet The Queen, appropriately, was a ‘guard of honour’ comprised of a dozen of the 9,000 dogs (and, now, cats) that pass through The sovereign doors each year.
article_snippet: They were also taken to see the exercise paddocks where more dogs were undertaking training and exercise, before unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of the new kennels.
article_snippet: Before they left the elderly couple were given bags packed with treats such as collars and toys for they left the royal couple own dogs.
article_snippet: Gives new meaning to the phrase doggy bag!’
article_snippet: Over the years, the Royal Family seem to have embraced dogs as the Royal Family favoured pets.
article_snippet: Formal portraits from the 17th century onwards show kings, queens and their children happily posing with their beloved animals, from pugs to greyhounds, King Charles Spaniels to Corgis.
article_snippet: Some pets have even merited Some pets own portraits, and, as in many households, were considered very much members of the Royal Family.
article_snippet: When Queen Victoria’s beloved Collie, Noble, died at Balmoral in 1887, When Queen Victoria’s was buried in the grounds of the castle and given When Queen Victoria’s own gravestone, which read: . '
article_snippet: Faithful companion remains are interred here' A terrier named Caesar belonging to King Edward VII was given even greater status when, having outlived King Edward VII, Faithful companion walked behind Faithful companion When Queen Victoria’s coffin in the funeral procession.
highlights_snippet: The Queen saved The Queen biggest smile for the dogs themselves .