Queen Camilla is mourning the lack of a longtime companion … her beloved canine Beth has died.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the unhappy information on Monday on X … sharing the rescue pup, a Jack Russell Terrier, had handed away.
A tragic farewell to Beth, The Queen’s much-loved companion from @Battersea_ Canines and Cats Residence who introduced such pleasure, whether or not on walkies, serving to on official duties, or curled up by the hearth. 🐾 pic.twitter.com/AD5WZKODqB
— The Royal Household (@RoyalFamily) November 18, 2024
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Alongside a number of pictures of the Queen Consort and Beth, the royal household’s official X account introduced the “sad farewell.”
The message continued … “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. 🐾.”
Queen Camilla adopted Beth from the group again in 2011 … increasing her brood as soon as extra in 2012, when she and husband, King Charles III, additionally adopted Bluebell — additionally a Jack Russell Terrier.
Whereas the British royal is understood for overseeing plenty of charities, Camilla has all the time been a vocal advocate for animal causes.
She notably put a highlight on the Battersea Canines & Cats Residence in a 2022 episode of ITV’s “For the Love of Dogs” … which celebrated the animal rescue service’s one hundred and sixtieth anniversary.
Camilla has additionally made plenty of appearances on the group over time.
Claire Horton, the house’s former chief govt, opened up about Camilla’s reference to Beth within the 2018 biography “The Duchess: The Untold Story.” Because the nonprofit worker put it on the time … Beth was “exactly what the Duchess was looking for.”
Regardless of her royal connection, Camilla nonetheless needed to have a home-visit examine to formally undertake Beth. Claire mentioned Her Majesty did not put up a fuss … in truth, she “insisted she should have no special treatment.”
The remainder, as they are saying, was historical past.
RIP
