Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with corgis began in 1933 when her father, King George VI, brought home the family's first corgi, Dookie, sparking her lifelong affection for the breed.

This bond deepened in 1944 when the Queen received Susan, a corgi gifted to her for her 18th birthday, who accompanied her on her honeymoon and became the matriarch of 14 generations of royal corgis bred by the Queen.

Throughout her reign, Queen Elizabeth II owned over 30 corgis, many of which were direct descendants of Susan, solidifying the breed's association with the royal family and contributing to their global recognition and charm.

The Queen's affection for corgis was so profound that she famously declared, 'My corgis are family,' and even designed a gravestone for Susan after her passing, showcasing the deep emotional bond she shared with her pets and their unique status within the royal household.

Queen Elizabeth II's whimsical relationship with her corgis included a charming anecdote where she trained them to perform a circus-like trick by drawing circles over their heads with an unwrapped dog biscuit from her handbag, causing them to roll over in unison, showcasing her playful bond with the dogs and her unique approach to their care.

The Queen’s corgis were treated with exceptional care, enjoying royal privileges such as their own rooms, specially prepared meals, and even accompanying her on significant occasions like her honeymoon, which added a whimsical charm to their portrayal in media and culture.

The corgis had their own dedicated sleeping quarters in Buckingham Palace, complete with raised wicker beds and fresh sheets changed daily, a tradition initiated by the Queen Mother and reflecting the royal family's meticulous attention to their pets' comfort.

Queen Elizabeth II ensured the care and well-being of her corgis by providing them with gourmet meals prepared by royal chefs, featuring fresh ingredients like beef, chicken, and rabbit, which were meticulously diced to avoid choking hazards, and served with a special gravy recipe created by the Queen herself.

The Queen established a strict feeding ritual for her corgis, where they were seated in a semi-circle around her and fed one by one in order of seniority, with their meals served on silver and porcelain dishes by a butler, showcasing the ceremonial care given to her pets.

These pampered pets also traveled in style, accompanying the Queen on flights and car rides, and were often present during significant royal events, such as her committal service, where they symbolically awaited her coffin at Windsor Castle’s quadrangle.

During her final farewell, Queen Elizabeth's corgis, Muick and Sandy, poignantly waited at Windsor Castle to see her coffin pass, symbolizing their loyalty and the enduring bond between the monarch and her beloved pets, which touched the hearts of many worldwide.

Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong affection for corgis significantly boosted the breed’s popularity, with the number of Pembroke Welsh Corgis registered with the Kennel Club reaching a 30-year high following her Platinum Jubilee and death, marking a resurgence from their previous status as a vulnerable breed in 2014.

Corgis gained further international recognition through their appearances in media, including the 2012 London Olympics opening video where they accompanied the Queen in a playful scene with James Bond, solidifying their image as iconic royal pets and enhancing their charm worldwide.

During the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, corgis were honored with illuminated images in the sky above Buckingham Palace, showcasing their iconic status as part of her legacy and their connection to British royalty.

The Queen’s corgis were often featured in public events and media, such as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations where the sky above Buckingham Palace was lit with images of corgis, reinforcing her relatable image as a devoted pet owner and connecting her to audiences worldwide.

The Queen’s association with corgis extended into cultural celebrations, such as the Tour de Corgi parade in Colorado, which added a 'Queen Elizabeth and her corgis' costume category to honor her, showcasing the breed's whimsical appeal and its connection to the royal family in global events.

Events like the annual 'Tour de Corgi' parade in Colorado, which introduced a 'Queen Elizabeth and her corgis' costume category, highlight how the breed's royal association continues to inspire celebrations and tributes in popular culture worldwide.

The animated film 'Royal Corgi' features a whimsical portrayal of a corgi named Rex, who starts as Queen Elizabeth II's favorite dog and embarks on a journey of self-discovery after being ousted from the palace, highlighting the breed's royal ties and cultural significance in modern storytelling.

An enchanting legend about corgis suggests they were gifted to humans by fairies and used as sled dogs, with markings resembling saddles on their backs, adding a whimsical touch to their historical and cultural allure, which could inspire storytelling in a children’s film.

Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis were not only cherished companions but also cultural icons, as evidenced by their inclusion in royal memorabilia and celebrations like the Platinum Jubilee, where corgi-themed decorations and statues highlighted their inseparable connection to the Queen’s public image and the whimsical charm they brought to royal life.

Suzanne Watson’s poignant painting titled 'Going Home' depicts Queen Elizabeth II walking towards her late husband, Prince Philip, accompanied by her beloved corgis, symbolizing their enduring connection even in artistic tributes.

A memorial statue unveiled in Rutland features a youthful Queen Elizabeth II alongside her corgis, emphasizing their integral role in her identity and celebrating her lifelong bond with the breed.

The association between corgis and the royal family has been leveraged in branding and merchandise, as seen in the collaboration between the Football Association of Wales and Welsh knitwear company Corgi, which prominently features royal branding such as the Prince of Wales three feathers and a royal warrant awarded by Prince Charles in 1989.

While other royal families, such as Prince William and Kate Middleton’s household, have had beloved pets like cocker spaniels, none have matched the Queen’s lifelong devotion to corgis, which she bred for 14 generations and famously declared as part of her family, solidifying their unique cultural and royal significance.

Queen Elizabeth II’s passing highlighted her lifelong affection for corgis, with tributes such as the Tour de Corgi parade introducing a 'Queen Elizabeth and her corgis' costume competition to honor her legacy and celebrate the breed she adored and bred for decades, marking her influence on their cultural significance worldwide.

A year after her death, the Duchess of York confirmed that Muick and Sandy are thriving under her care, reflecting the Queen’s trust in her family to continue the cherished tradition of royal corgi companionship, which has been a hallmark of her reign.

Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with corgis began in 1933 when her father, King George VI, brought home the family's first corgi, Dookie, sparking her lifelong affection for the breed.

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As Prince William surprised mourners waiting outside Westminster Hall to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, one had a pressing question on her mind: How are the late Queen’s beloved corgis faring?

“I saw them the other day,” the recently anointed Prince of Wales, 40, said in response.

“They’re being looked after fine. They’re two very friendly corgis. They’ve got a good home, they’re being looked after very well.”

The woman looked rather relieved to hear this, offering her condolences to William before he continued down the line.

It’s widely known that Queen Elizabeth harbored a lifelong adoration for the dog breed.

When she died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96, she left two of them behind: Muick and Sandy, along with a cocker spaniel named Lissy. Another one of her much-loved pups, an elderly dachshund-corgi mix named Candy, reportedly passed away just months before the Queen‘s death.

As Prince William alluded, Muick and Sandy have already safely moved in with Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson – with whom he still cohabitates – at their shared residence in Windsor. Meanwhile, Lissy is reportedly staying with her trainer, per E!.

As previously reported, it was back in 1933 when Queen Elizabeth II received her first corgi, Dookie. The pooch was gifted to the then-7-year-old by her father, George VI.

The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II owned more than 30 corgis throughout her life, getting her first one in 1933 at age 7.

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Then, on the Queen’s 18th birthday in 1944, her parents gave her another corgi-pup, this one named Susan.

It’s been reported that, of the more than 30 corgis Queen Elizabeth was said to have owned over her lifetime, many were Susan’s descendants. The lineage sadly ended in 2015, however, when her last living progeny, Willow, died at the age of 15.

The Duke and Duchess of York brought Muick – along with another pooch named Fergus who tragically succumbed to a congenital heart defect very shortly thereafter – into the Queen’s life in March of 2021 to cheer her up in light of her late husband Prince Philip’s declining health. The late Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99 that April.

From there, Sandy found her way to Buckingham Palace on the occasion of the Queen’s 95th birthday.

She seemed to have no problem fitting right into the royal lifestyle, easily making her way into the monarch’s heart after the loss of her husband.

This bond deepened in 1944 when the Queen received Susan, a corgi gifted to her for her 18th birthday, who accompanied her on her honeymoon and became the matriarch of 14 generations of royal corgis bred by the Queen.

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Annual ‘Tour de Corgi’ event to include new ‘Queen Elizabeth’ costume category to honour the monarch

“We all have a very strong affection for her as a fellow corgi lover," Tour de Corgi founder Tracy Stewart was quoted as saying

Queen Elizabeth II is seen walking in the private grounds of Windsor Castle, in England, on steps at the rear of the East Terrace and East Garden with four of her dogs: clockwise from top left Willow (corgi), Vulcan (dorgie), Candy (dorgie) and Holly (AP/PTI)

As a tribute to the late UK monarch Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at the age of 96 at her Balmoral estate in Scotland on September 8, after reigning for 70 long years, the Tour de Corgi parade — an annual event that celebrates the dog breed corgi — will include a new element this year that is likely to make fans of the British royal family and corgi lovers happy.

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It is no secret that the queen was extremely fond of dogs, especially corgis, from a very early age, and that she had been breeding them until 2018, when she finally realised that she may have to leave some of them behind after her death.

According to Country Living, the queen had four dogs at the time of her death: two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, a Dorgi (Corgi-Dachshund mix), and a Cocker Spaniel named Lissy, who joined the family only this year, in January 2022.

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In her lifetime, she reportedly bred 14 generations of corgis, and even famously declared: “My corgis are family.”

According to an Independent report, Queen Elizabeth‘s love for her four-legged friends was well-documented during this year’s platinum jubilee celebrations in the UK, when the sky above Buckingham Palace was lit up with images of the dog breed.

The publication mentioned that the Tour de Corgi parade this year — which has been taking place in Fort Collins, Colorado since 2014 — will include a “Queen Elizabeth and her corgis” costume competition, in “memorium and to honour her”, quoting the event’s organisers who shared this with a local newspaper ‘The Coloradoan‘.

This is a May 12, 1973 file photo of Queen Elizabeth II sitting with her corgis, at Virginia Water to watch competitors, including Prince Philip in the Marathon of the European Driving Championship, part of the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Tour de Corgi founder Tracy Stewart was quoted as saying, “We all have a very strong affection for her as a fellow corgi lover. I think it is just, you know, our dogs are such a big part of our hearts that it creates a very heartfelt connection.”

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The aforementioned event will take place on October 1, 2022, and will conclude with a corgi parade through the town.

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According to a Reader’s Digest report, the queen was fond of corgis because of their “energy and untamed spirit”, and the fact that her parents welcomed the family’s first corgi, Dookie, in 1933. Eleven years later, in 1944, the queen’s father gifted her a corgi named Susan for her 18th birthday. The pupper even accompanied her on her honeymoon, and gave birth to a pair of puppies in 1949, which reportedly marked the beginning of the royal line of corgis.

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Two well-groomed puppies, Muick and Sandy, were led by red and blue towing ropes to the grounds of Windsor Castle, waiting for the Queen ’ s casket to be delivered to St George ’ s Church for a final farewell ceremony.
Emma, who has been with the Queen for 26 years, stands quietly on the grass on the promenade leading to the castle.
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Queen Elizabeth II's whimsical relationship with her corgis included a charming anecdote where she trained them to perform a circus-like trick by drawing circles over their heads with an unwrapped dog biscuit from her handbag, causing them to roll over in unison, showcasing her playful bond with the dogs and her unique approach to their care.

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‘I love writing for children’: Emma Thompson and Axel Scheffler on their amazing shaggy dog story

The Oscar-winning actor and the Gruffalo illustrator have teamed up to create a tale about a scruffy hound. They discuss corgis, comic books and how their friendship began

Axel Scheffler was an unknown illustrator, working largely for Good Housekeeping magazine, when he received a letter in response to a small exhibition of his work. It was from Emma Thompson, a young actor who had begun to attract attention with TV series such as Fortunes of War and Tutti Frutti. Neatly written in fountain pen, it inquired whether he would accept a commission. “Ken Branagh, my chap, runs his own theatre company,” it explained. He was playing Hamlet to her sister Sophie’s Ophelia and she wanted something to commemorate a moment in time. “I have a vague notion of what you charge for your work, which doesn’t seem to me to be enough,” it went on. “I enclose a picture of Ken and Sophie in case it’s of use.”

Scheffler still has the letter and has brought it along 34 years later to an interview to mark their first literary collaboration, on a children’s picture book, Jim’s Spectacular Christmas. “That’s amazing,” says Thompson of the letter, which predates her six-year marriage to Branagh and was written from the flat they shared in 1988. Then she trumps it, by announcing that she still has the envelope in which Scheffler sent the two pictures. It was decorated with a picture of Hamlet sitting on a skull “looking really depressed” and it sits framed above a loo in her home to this day.

So began a correspondence that continued over the years with requests to Scheffler to design letterheads for both Thompson and her actor mother, Phyllida Law. Though they never actually met in person, they exchanged gifts on the birth of their first children; hers to him was a food hamper; his to her was a picture of a pig wheeling a pram. A pig? Yes, she explains, a pig is her letterhead emblem. When she later became a dame he drew her a picture of a pig wearing a dame badge. “So, without ever meeting, Axel has been part of the illustration of my la-i-ife.” She draws the vowel out into a camp diphthong as part of a running joke with Scheffler as to which of them will seem most exciting to the children for whom their new book is intended: the actor who starred as Nanny McPhee and now as Mrs Trunchbull in the film of Matilda the Musical or the illustrator of the mega-selling Gruffalo books.

We’re sitting in a grand upstairs room at the V&A museum, having skittered along corridors, through porticos and galleries just like the protagonist of their book. He’s a small scruff of a dog named Jim, with a “gamey whiff” and a “rheumy eye”. He’s based on a terrier that was, in real life, the faithful companion of the V&A’s founder and first director, Sir Henry Cole, who left a handy sketch of him and commemorated him with a plaque in the museum. In Thompson’s telling, Jim is rescued from life as a canine chimney brush after tumbling down a flue in a cloud of soot into a gathering of museum worthies. From that inglorious beginning he goes on to become part of the 19th-century invention of Christmas, presenting Queen Victoria with the world’s first commercial Christmas card.

The card, drawn to Cole’s design by his artist friend John Horsley, still exists and copying it has given Scheffler an unprecedented opportunity to depict a child drinking wine: “That’s really not allowed in children’s books,” he points out. Other historical details include the small printing press on which the cards were produced for Cole, an innovator who was also instrumental in introducing the world’s first postage stamp, the penny black. Humorously told and drawn though it is, this is a history book as well as a shaggy dog story – a delicate balancing act that became clear when it came to the portrayal of Queen Victoria, whose chest is being dabbed by her solicitous husband, Albert, to rid it of a tea stain when Jim catches his first glimpse of the royal family. “I thought she was still very young but you describe her as round, so I made her a little bit more – well – round,” says Scheffler.

Thompson, who has always taken her historical research seriously, points out that Victoria would indeed have still been young by 21st-century standards – she was only 42 when Prince Albert died and he is still very much alive in the story – but by that time she was somewhat altered by having given birth to nine children in 17 years. Underpinning Jim’s story is the bigger history of the creation of Albertopolis, the west London museum quarter that was dreamed up by the prince as part of a vision of culture for the masses and is now the home to the Science and National History museums as well as the V&A. “When you start reading about Albert you realise what an incredible bloke he was,” says Thompson. “He was so much more cultured and sophisticated really than our lot are. It was a great tragedy that he died so young, because I think he would have made lots of changes.”

Royal corgis do not come out of it so well: Thompson depicts a stoutly entitled one chasing poor Jim out of the palace. “I just feel as though the corgis might be a bit spoilt,” she says. “But I think actually it’s very likely that the Queen [Elizabeth] was quite fierce with them and that they were very well trained.” This isn’t entirely a matter of conjecture. “I did actually see her do this once. She opened her handbag, in which she had an unwrapped dog biscuit, and when she drew three circles over the head of three corgis they all rolled over. It was like a circus trick, but the thing I really loved was that she had an unwrapped dog biscuit in her handbag. I thought, well, that’s got to make your hankie smell a bit.” This prompts a bit of banter between the duo as to what else she might have kept in her omnipresent bag: carrots for the royal horses, perhaps.

Thompson writes like she talks: irreverent, refreshingly un-grand and with a comic timing that is accentuated in the book by Scheffler’s deployment of mini-tableaux: Jim having a bath, reading a book or slurping up a bowl of custard. The actor was an early connoisseur of comic-book humour, who once wrote a fan letter to the creators of Asterix and received the reply that they were delighted to have made a small English girl laugh. Scheffler, growing up in Germany at around the same time, was a devotee of a comic-strip bear called Petzi, by the Danish husband and wife team Vilhelm and Carla Hansen.

It was Thompson who brought Scheffler in on Jim’s Spectacular Christmas, having already written the story, complete with character sketches, and folded them up into a little book. Though an award-winning screenwriter, she had no ambition to diversify into picture books, she says. But she agreed to this one because it was pitched to her as an invitation from Henry Cole himself, just as the three Peter Rabbit books she has previously written were pitched as invitations from Peter: “There’s still a little bit of me that thinks it was Peter Rabbit himself who asked me,” she says. “I love writing for children. I think it’s perhaps a legacy from dad.” Her sister, Sophie, also now writes books for children. Their father, Eric Thompson, presented the children’s TV programme Play School and went on to create and narrate The Magic Roundabout.

The question is not if, but when, Thompson and Scheffler will collaborate again – they circle around the idea during the interview as if neither can quite believe that the other would actually stoop to it. When time’s up we’re ushered out along the corridors to a staircase that museum staff have identified as the exact one that Scheffler has depicted, where an excited gaggle of east London schoolchildren awaits.

Settling herself on the steps in their midst, beside a large cardboard cut-out of Jim, Thompson asks who has heard of the Gruffalo and a rafter-rattling cheer goes up. Scheffler lurks in the shadows as she starts to read from the book. “Now what,” she asks, “do you think ‘a gamey whiff’ means?”

Jim’s Spectacular Christmas, written by Emma Thompson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, is published by Puffin (£14.99). To support the Guardian and Observer order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. Delivery charges may apply

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Content: King Charles Spaniel numbers are declining and the breed is on the Kennel Club's 'vulnerable list' - amid Corgi boom following Queen Elizabeth's death

  • Corgis have seen boom in popularity after Platinum Jubilee and death of Queen
  • Number of Pembroke Welsh Corgis registered with Kennel Club hit 30-year peak
  • But popularity of King Charles Spaniels is continuing to decline, hitting a low
  • Lovers of the breed are hoping sharing name with new King will boost the dogs

Interest in Corgis has boomed following the Platinum Jubilee and the death of Queen Elizabeth, according to the Kennel Club.

Numbers of Pembroke Welsh Corgis registered with the organisation have reached a 30-year high, the Times reports.

Conversely, King Charles Spaniels are continuing to see a decline in their popularity, with lovers of the breed reportedly hoping that sharing a moniker with the new monarch may give the dogs a boost (though the new king prefers Jack Russells).

The breed, which is on the Kennel Club's vulnerable list, hit a low in 2020, with just 56 registrations. This increased to 91 in 2021, but numbers so far this year are so low, it is likely to drop beneath 2020.

The number of Corgis registered with the Kennel Club has reached a 30-year high, with interest growing following the death of the Queen (pictured here in 1980 with three of the dogs)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (as pictured) are doing well in terms of popularity, although their close relative the King Charles Spaniel (not pictured) is seeing a decline

However, it notes that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, the original breed from which King Charles diverged in the middle of the century, is doing well, with 3,772 registrations last year.

The original Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed was developed from toy spaniels. Popular as women's pets, they were also beloved of King Charles II, who was said to be so fond of his spaniels, he could not be parted from them.

Although Corgis were on the Kennel Club's vulnerable list in 2014, they are now one ofthe UK's most popular breeds, and the Queen is credited with boosting their popularity (pictured: Queen Elizabeth with one of her beloved corgis, Candy)

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has become known as a symbol of British royalty thanks to its long-standing association with the Queen

Lovers of the ailing King Charles Spaniel may look to the influence the Queen had in turning around the fortune of corgis in recent decades.

The breed was listed as 'vulnerable' in 2014, and the Kennel Club credits Her Majesty's love of the dogs as the major factor in making them one of the UK's most popular breeds today.

Corgis, which have four short legs, a long snout and two huge pointed ears, are famous for being a symbol of British royalty.

HISTORY OF THE CORGI BREED

The word 'Corgi' is Welsh for 'Dwarf Dog', and there are two types; the Pembroke, which is the Queen's breed, and the Cardigan Corgi, a descendent Teckel family of dogs, which also produced the Dachshund

Pembroke Welsh Corgis originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales from the Spitz family of dogs which are characterised by long, thick fur and pointed ears and muzzle

Corgis are a cattle herding breed that can be traced back as far as 1107 AD, thought to have been brought to Wales by  Flemish weavers

They are the type of herding dog referred to as 'heelers', meaning that they would nip at the heels of cattle to keep them moving

The combination of their low height off the ground and the innate agility of Welsh Corgis would allow them to avoid the hooves of the larger animals

They were officially recognised as a native British breed by The Kennel Club in 1928, but Cardigans and Pembrokes weren't seen as separate breeds until 1934

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The Queen owned more than 30 of the sandy, short-legged dogs throughout her reign.

She was gifted her first corgi, called Susan, for her 18th birthday from her late father King George VI. Ten generations of her corgis then descended from Susan.

Her dogs were given the Royal treatment having their own rooms with elevated wicker baskets and meals of beef, chick, rabbit, liver, cabbage and rice being prepared by a chef each evening.

Sometimes the Queen herself made the dog's meals. But her late husband was said to have 'loathed' the dogs' yapping.

She left behind two dogs - Sandy and Muick - who are now cared for by Prince Andrew and the Duchess of York at their Royal Lodge home.

Muick, pronounced Mick, joined the royal family at the start of 2021 along with a so-called 'dorgi', a cross between a corgi and a dachshund, called Fergus.

Fergus, who had been named after the Monarch's uncle who was killed during battle in the First World War, died after just five months.

He was later replaced with a new corgi called Sandy, as a 95th birthday present from Prince Andrew and his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Meanwhile Muick was named after Loch Muick on the Balmoral Estate.

Palace sources speaking to the Daily Mail previously revealed the beloved corgis were 'with [the Queen] in the room' at her deathbed when she died on September 8 at Balmoral.

They then touched people's hearts when they made a poignant appearance at Her Majesty's funeral on September 19.

As the late monarch's coffin made its way from London to its final resting place in Windsor, Muick and Sandy waited for the processional to pass, to see the Queen for one last time.

The dogs were seen waiting in the quadrangle with two aides before the late monarch was laid to rest in St George's Chapel.

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The corgis had their own dedicated sleeping quarters in Buckingham Palace, complete with raised wicker beds and fresh sheets changed daily, a tradition initiated by the Queen Mother and reflecting the royal family's meticulous attention to their pets' comfort.

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SNAFFLING down a rabbit freshly caught by Prince Harry or Prince William, it’s not their wives or family but the Queen’s corgis.

The pampered pooches are probably the best-fed pets in Britain with each of their gourmet meals being prepared by the same chef that does Her Majesty’s food.

Each offering sees them given meat, rice and a selection of vegetables to ensure their digestion is perfect.

Former palace chef Darren McGrady told The Sun: “The animals really do get spoilt. The corgis when I was there even had their own menu

“[There was] chicken, liver, beef, rabbit. Prince William and Harry used to go shooting rabbits in the great park and those rabbits would then be sent to Windsor and we’d have to clean them, draw them and poach them.

“If beef is on the menu, the beef comes in from the local butcher. Then it’s boiled, no salt, no seasoning, it’s just the plain beef and it’s boiled away until it’s really tender and then it goes into the larder kitchen to cool down.”

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Every meal is prepared with fresh ingredients every single day.

He added: “There’s always a bowl of rice because sometimes the dogs need a little help and there’s cabbage for the other way. That has to be prepared every day in the same kitchen the Royal Family’s nosh is prepped.

“You’re going to start by cutting it into a brunoise, which is an eighth of an inch die, a really fine dice, but when you’re doing things like rabbit and chicken, you’ve got to make sure you chop it really fine because imagine if there were bones in there that got stuck in the corgi’s throat. The royal chef’s off to the tower, I mean seriously.”

Once footmen delivered the food to the dog bowls, the Queen would stir it all together before putting it down for her canines to enjoy.

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Mr McGrady also claimed that for a special treat, Her Majesty would also crumble scones on to the carpet during afternoon tea for the pups to enjoy.

While the sweet snack isn’t a usual treat for dogs it went down well with corgi breeder Kevin Dover’s seven pups.

The 64-year-old, from Ross-on-Wye on Herefordshire, has also met the Queen after the palace decided to breed from one of his dogs.

He said: “The knowledge that she possessed about the breed and bloodlines, it was like talking to somebody that you meet at the dog shows every week.”

The corgi's luxurious treatment doesn't end there as they are even treated to individual bedrooms and fresh bedding.

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The Sun's Royal Correspondent Matt Wilkinson said: "They have their own bedrooms, their own wicker baskets to sleep. It's also said that they also have fresh sheets to sleep with.

"It's the treatment they have because they have the Queen as their owner. They travel in luxury, they live in castles and palaces, and they also get to often meet very important people."

The Queen's first corgi of her own was Susan, who was given to her when she turned 18 and until this year, all of her other pups have been bred from Susan.

Currently, she owns Muick who was a present from Prince Andrew following the death of her husband Prince Philip.

The pets have provided a source of comfort during the incredibly difficult grieving period for the monarch.

Mr Wilkinson added: “We know that on the day Prince Phillip died she was actually out with her corgis in the gardens and also after the funeral she was out with the corgis. They are a very important part of her life.”

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Queen Elizabeth II ensured the care and well-being of her corgis by providing them with gourmet meals prepared by royal chefs, featuring fresh ingredients like beef, chicken, and rabbit, which were meticulously diced to avoid choking hazards, and served with a special gravy recipe created by the Queen herself.

The Queen established a strict feeding ritual for her corgis, where they were seated in a semi-circle around her and fed one by one in order of seniority, with their meals served on silver and porcelain dishes by a butler, showcasing the ceremonial care given to her pets.

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Her Majesty, 95, has taken care of numerous dogs throughout her 70-year reign, and she is currently the owner of two corgis, a dorgi called Candy, and a cocker spaniel named Lissy.

The Queen's pet corgis have been a constant throughout her time on the throne, and it's believed that she's had around 30 dogs throughout her lifetime.

Like any other dog owner, the Queen wants the very best for her pet pooches and that includes a tailored menu, special travel arrangements, and a specific feeding ritual.

Here we take a peek into the lives of Her Majesty's pampered pooches...

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Tailored menu

It's no secret that members of the royal household have their own weekly menus and that also includes the Queen's pet dogs, too.

Her Majesty is very particular about what her pet dogs eat and she reportedly insists that they have their own personal menus.

Former royal chef Darren McGrady revealed what the pooches' diet entails, saying: "The corgis have their own menu. One day they'll have lamb, one day beef and then another, chicken."

He also added: "We had to make sure that all the meat was cut very finely and diced so there were no bones because we couldn't have them choking."

The Queen has also created her own special gravy recipe, specifically for her beloved pups.

In the book All The Queen's Corgis, author Penny Junor explained the dogs' diets consists of a "variety of fresh, cooked meat, vegetables and rice, prepared specially for them in the royal kitchens, topped with a little biscuit, homoeopathic and herbal remedies when required, and a special gravy that, legend has it, is the Queen's own recipe".

Feeding routine

It's not just their meals which are specially prepared, as the dogs also have a strict feeding ritual.

Animal psychologist Dr Roger Mugford previously worked for Her Majesty, and has opened up about the pooches meal times at Buckingham Palace.

Speaking to Town and Country magazine, he said: "Their food was served by a butler in an eclectic collection of battered silver and porcelain dishes.

"As I watched, the Queen got the corgis to sit in a semi-circle around her, and then fed them one by one, in order of seniority. The others just sat and patiently waited their turn."

Author Penny Junor also wrote in her book, All The Queen's Corgis: "Whenever possible, she [the Queen] feeds them herself and it is an afternoon ritual; but not an unruly frantic free-for-all.

"A footman brings the food and bowls on a silver tray and lays out a plastic sheet to protect the carpet.

"The Queen then sits them in a semi-circle around her and does the rest."

Travelling

The Queen regularly has to travel, but her beloved pooches are never left behind.

She ensures they also travel in style, with previous photographs showing her pets sitting on her lap while travelling in the car.

Her dogs have also been spotted at airports with her, and were once seen at Aberdeen Airport preparing to head off to the Balmoral estate, located in the Scottish Highlands.

Sleeping arrangements

As well as tailored menus and lavish travel arrangements, the Queen's pet dogs also have their very own quarters at the palace.

The dogs reportedly have their own spacious room where they sleep in luxurious raised wicker beds.

And that's not all, as their beds also have fresh sheets put on them daily – a tradition which was first started by the Queen Mother.

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These pampered pets also traveled in style, accompanying the Queen on flights and car rides, and were often present during significant royal events, such as her committal service, where they symbolically awaited her coffin at Windsor Castle’s quadrangle.

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The late Queen's former daughter-in-law took over care of her final two corgis, Muick and Sandy, after her passing - housing them at Royal Lodge in Windsor.

The duchess has revealed how Queen Elizabeth 'entrusted' her with their care after death. Sarah shared a photograph of herself crouching on the edge of a field with the dogs, as she commemorated the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's death a year today.

Sandy and Muick were given to the Queen during the coronavirus pandemic as gifts from her son the Duke of York. They played a sweet role in her committal service at Windsor Castle last September.

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The neatly groomed dogs were brought to the castle's quadrangle for the arrival of the late Queen's coffin, ahead of the service exclusive to family and trusted staff at St George's Chapel. Sarah Ferguson - nicknamed Fergie - wrote: "As we mourn a year on, we also celebrate the wonderful times we shared with Her Late Majesty the Queen.

"She entrusted me with the care of her corgis Sandy and Muick and I am delighted to say they are thriving."

Throughout her life, the Queen owned more than 30 corgis - many of which were direct descendants from Susan, who was an 18th birthday present from her parents in 1944. The Queen fell in love with her father George VI's dog Dookie, and wanted a corgi of her own.

Susan was so loved and cherished that she even accompanied Princess Elizabeth on her honeymoon.

During her final farewell, Queen Elizabeth's corgis, Muick and Sandy, poignantly waited at Windsor Castle to see her coffin pass, symbolizing their loyalty and the enduring bond between the monarch and her beloved pets, which touched the hearts of many worldwide.

Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong affection for corgis significantly boosted the breed’s popularity, with the number of Pembroke Welsh Corgis registered with the Kennel Club reaching a 30-year high following her Platinum Jubilee and death, marking a resurgence from their previous status as a vulnerable breed in 2014.

Corgis gained further international recognition through their appearances in media, including the 2012 London Olympics opening video where they accompanied the Queen in a playful scene with James Bond, solidifying their image as iconic royal pets and enhancing their charm worldwide.

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The most loyal public servant of Queen Elizabeth II should belong to her Corgi.
These puppies have been at the Queen ’ s feet for generations, accompanying her for nearly a century, and the Queen has raised more than 30 Corgi in her lifetime.
The combination of the Queen and the Corgi is as natural as the British drink tea and cake, making the little-known breed known around the world.
This brown puppy with pointy ears bustled around the Buckingham Palace, following the Queen from room to room and appearing in official photographs.
In the 2012 London Olympics opening video, the puppies even performed as part of the show.
In the film, the Queen of England leaves Buckingham Palace accompanied by Daniel Craig's 007 agent and climbs into a helicopter, leaving behind her Corgi dogs Holly, Monty and Willow.
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As a child, the Queen loved the Corgi.
When she was seven years old in 1933, little Elizabeth visited the home of a friend who had a dog and wanted to have one. Her father, George VI, gave her her first dog, Dookie.
However, the royal Corgi family, which has been with the Queen for more than 70 years, originated in 1944 when King George VI gave her her Corgi, Susan, on the Queen ’ s 18th birthday.
Even as the Queen went on her honeymoon and ascended to the throne at the age of 25, Susan accompanied her.
She loves Susan so much, and the Corky dogs she keeps are all descendants of Susan.
The Queen stopped keeping Corgi in her 90s because she didn ’ t want the puppy to become an orphan after her death. In 2018, her last Corgi dog, Vero, died.
Despite this, in the last moments of her life, the Queen was accompanied by two "Dachshund" dogs, mixed with the Koki.
One of the puppies, Vulcan, died in 2020.
But in March 2021, it was rumored that the Queen had two more Corgi puppies.
The royal family was battling a series of crises, including the Queen ’ s husband, Prince Philip, who was in declining health at the time.
The two Corgi are said to have been with the Queen when she moved to quarantine at Windsor Castle in the western suburbs of London during the outbreak.
Royal writer Penny Junor told The Sun that the dogs loved the Queen very much and never disappointed her.
She said, “Of course, the Corgi won ’ t go to Los Angeles for an interview. ”
She was referring to Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who spat bitterly during an interview with the famous Oprah Winfrey, accusing the royal family of racism and not supporting them.
According to Brian Hoey, author of Pets by Royal Appointment, the Queen loves her Corgi so much that she prepares her own food for them.
Every day at 5 p.m., the servant prepares the dog ’ s filet steak and chicken breast for dinner, and the Queen personally waters the gravy.
However, not everyone in the royal family loves dogs.
According to Hoy, the Queen ’ s husband reportedly doesn ’ t like the stumbling, short-legged puppies because they bark too much.
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During the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, corgis were honored with illuminated images in the sky above Buckingham Palace, showcasing their iconic status as part of her legacy and their connection to British royalty.

The Queen’s corgis were often featured in public events and media, such as the Platinum Jubilee celebrations where the sky above Buckingham Palace was lit with images of corgis, reinforcing her relatable image as a devoted pet owner and connecting her to audiences worldwide.

The Queen’s association with corgis extended into cultural celebrations, such as the Tour de Corgi parade in Colorado, which added a 'Queen Elizabeth and her corgis' costume category to honor her, showcasing the breed's whimsical appeal and its connection to the royal family in global events.

Events like the annual 'Tour de Corgi' parade in Colorado, which introduced a 'Queen Elizabeth and her corgis' costume category, highlight how the breed's royal association continues to inspire celebrations and tributes in popular culture worldwide.

The animated film 'Royal Corgi' features a whimsical portrayal of a corgi named Rex, who starts as Queen Elizabeth II's favorite dog and embarks on a journey of self-discovery after being ousted from the palace, highlighting the breed's royal ties and cultural significance in modern storytelling.

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For the first few minutes, the characters of the “Royal Corgi ” do not say a word – and these are the best minutes of the film.
The childhood of the protagonist really does not need dialogue.
Prince Philip gives his wife a charming puppy of her favorite breed.
Queen Elizabeth is delighted.
And although three adult dogs already live in the palace, the newcomer quickly becomes the mistress ’ favorite.
He shamelessly enjoys a privileged position: a hooligan, leaves his marks in the wrong places, mocks the servants and rips slippers on the British flag.
A few months later, Prince Philip discovers that the nightstand, once filled with family photos, no longer has his joint portraits with Elizabeth - only the portraits of the corgi remain.
Things are not going so smoothly.
The laws of modern commercial animation require that the characters speak, so immediately after the credits, the grown-up Rex ’ s voice cuts through.
It turns out that brought up at the court of the Corgi turned into a brazen and arrogant proud man.
He calls himself “Her Majesty ’ s first dog ” and collects mugs and T-shirts with his image.
Of course, fate will teach him a lesson.
As a result of the betrayal by one of the inhabitants of the palace, Rex will be on the street, and from there he will get to a dog shelter, where he will find real friends and great love.
Vulgarity is the last thing you can expect from a family movie about blue bloods, but it is the word that perfectly characterizes many episodes of the “Royal Corgi ”.
Before the British monarchy, the authors, however, are quite sincerely reverent and do not dare to touch it: the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh appear slightly grumpy and absent-minded, but generally cute and charming old men.
But when the frame appears American President Donald, a master of inappropriate wittiness and a lover of selfies, the creators of the picture give vent to the most daring fantasies.
The leader of the United States also turns out to be a connoisseur of corgi and tries to match Rex with his pet Mitzi.
In the original, he makes it a command of "Grab some puppy" - an obvious reference to the scandalous "Grab them by the pussy".
Donald ’ s dog, adopted the most disgusting habits of the owner, brazenly harassit a British relative.
There is a remark about sympathies for “thoroughbred males ”, which are allegedly adored by“ all girls ”.
How much this will appeal to young children, far from geopolitical battles, is a big question.
Even when the American president leaves home, the jokes for the parents continue.
The Rex shelter is surrounded not only by dogs of other breeds, but also by a variety of allusions to the world cinema and animation classics.
Here ’ s Rocky ’ s training, here ’ s Shrek ’ s cat ’ s eyes, here ’ s the secret dog fight club, and here ’ s the comparison with Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games.
The beloved of the hero Wanda and did get into the picture straight from the Disney masterpiece “Lady and the Tramp ”.
Carried away by content for adults, the authors completely forget that the film moms and dads actually come not alone.
The younger audience of the "Royal Corgi" from their side gets much less attention.
For children, there is a cute hairy muzzle of the main character (at the same time, which is characteristic, the rest of the court corgis look far from handsome), a couple of optional and completely unmemorable songs (yes, imagine, they also sing here!) and several really funny gags.
The process of turning Rex from an arrogant impudent to a team player and a real leader - and this is exactly what the script promises at first - is completely undisclosed: the character simply and without any explanation in the middle of the film changes behavior.
The most offensive thing is that scenes without words, from jogging in the drum of the washing machine to flying on fire hoses, are invariably good: the animators did their part of the work in good faith, but the screenwriters for some reason were lazy.
It seems that it was not necessary to re-educate a dog here at all.
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An enchanting legend about corgis suggests they were gifted to humans by fairies and used as sled dogs, with markings resembling saddles on their backs, adding a whimsical touch to their historical and cultural allure, which could inspire storytelling in a children’s film.

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February 27 in the Barnaul Park “Emerald ” was a large-scale“ corgi party ”.
It was attended by about two hundred people and fifty little friends.
The event was attended not only by the owners of cute animals, but also by fans of corgi of all ages.
Dogs were real stars: they were ironed, took photos and made videos.
By the way, not only the owners of the corgi came to the park, there were mongrels, and toy terriers, and labradors, and many others.
There were also many children at the event.
They were just excited about furry friends.
“We chose the breed of corgi, because they are easy to train, get along very well with children and are convenient for an apartment in size.
Wool does not need special care, haircut.
It is enough just to comb them, ” says the participant of the “corgi tusy ” Catherine about her dog Celeste.
An interesting fact: according to one legend, Corgi puppies were received as a gift by people from fairies, in whom this breed of dogs was used as sled dogs.
Since then, all corgis on the back remained a mark in the form of a saddle.
Such a picture is present in the Welsh Corgi Pembroke and in reality.
“I love Corgi very much and in the future I want to have this breed.
They can relieve stress.
“Corgi Tusa ” is a great opportunity to understand how much you need to buy corgi! ” – said the visitor of the event Alexey.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis were not only cherished companions but also cultural icons, as evidenced by their inclusion in royal memorabilia and celebrations like the Platinum Jubilee, where corgi-themed decorations and statues highlighted their inseparable connection to the Queen’s public image and the whimsical charm they brought to royal life.

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The 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II ’ s accession to the throne this year will be marked by an official “long weekend ”.
Folk celebrations have already begun, and for many people, the protagonist of this celebration is not only the Queen, but also the goggy dog who has accompanied the Queen for many years.
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Koki ’ s presence was also evident during this year ’ s celebrations, with souvenirs such as Koki ’ s decorations, pillows, cups and cookies on sale everywhere.
There is a statue of Goji erected on the streets of central London, which can be seen in the hearts of the British people, the relationship between Goji and the Queen is inseparable.
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About 300 gokies and their owners gathered at the coffee shop on Sunday (May 29) to celebrate the Queen ’ s 70th year in office.
Ian Middleton, a 58-year-old pilot who attended the event, said the Queen had kept the goji for years and thought it was reasonable to have the goji element in the celebration.
The Queen has been with Goji dogs since she was a child, and has kept many pet dogs for many years.
After the death of Prince Philip last year, his second son Andrew also sent a dog to accompany his mother, hoping to help the Queen alleviate the pain and emptiness of the loss of her husband.
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Suzanne Watson’s poignant painting titled 'Going Home' depicts Queen Elizabeth II walking towards her late husband, Prince Philip, accompanied by her beloved corgis, symbolizing their enduring connection even in artistic tributes.

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A Co Down GP’s poignant painting of the late Queen Elizabeth II has been causing a sensation on social media.

Suzanne Watson’s artwork, entitled ‘Going Home’, shows the late monarch walking towards her late husband, Prince Philip, with her beloved corgis by her side, and a crown in the foreground.

The Dromore woman, who has a Facebook page called The Sketching Doctor, said she felt compelled to mark the Queen’s death.

“The painting is to show that after a life of service she (the Queen) gets to leave that overwhelming duty behind her and walk away free and join her husband again. Only the crown and corgis have shadows. I felt that I needed to honour her passing in some way.”

Suzanne added: “I was always interested in the Royal family and am full of admiration for the Queen, as is my seven-year-old old daughter Zoë. I did some paintings around the time of the Jubilee.”

The painting is accompanied by a little poem penned by Suzanne: ‘He waits for you, of that I’m sure/ Standing tall on a windswept moor/Leave the crown, be free, now homeward bound/A life of service, our thanks resound.’

Suzanne re-discovered a love of art during the first lockdown as her two daughters got to grips with home schooling and she dealt with the stress of Covid, busy surgery life and parenting.

She said: “I wanted something creative to do and to focus on other than watching the news and baking banana bread! I’ve painted on and off since my early 20s, but stopped when I had children. I started again in the early part of the Covid lockdown, but it really was just messing about with watercolours. I gave up art in school at 14 as I was more science-orientated and then went onto study medicine and became a GP, so a world away from this painting!

Suzanne said the Sketching Doctor page has been much more successful than she ever imagined it would be.

“It resulted in my writing a children’s book as people wanted a story to go with some of my art.”

And she said the response to her ‘Going Home’ painting of the late Queen has been “extremely positive”.

“I love that my paintings have captured people’s imagination. They’ve often made people happy and that’s a brilliant feeling.”

Indeed, her evocative painting has proved such a hit online that people have been requesting prints.

“I was unsure whether prints were a good idea, or not, but have decided to get a few done as people specifically asked for them,” she said.

Another of Suzanne’s paintings is called ‘Time to Go’ is of the Queen’s funeral and shows a piper, a horse, and her devoted corgis.

A memorial statue unveiled in Rutland features a youthful Queen Elizabeth II alongside her corgis, emphasizing their integral role in her identity and celebrating her lifelong bond with the breed.

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The first statue of Queen Elizabeth II was unveiled on Sunday in Oakham, Rutland, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
It is a 7-foot tall bronze statue of the young Queen in a robe, a bronze statue of a corgis at her feet, and two bronze statues of the corgis at the bottom of the seat, highlighting her love for the corgis from small to large.
It was reported that the opening ceremony was like a Goji dog party, and many people came with their Goji dogs, and about 50 were seen at the scene.
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Sunday is the Queen ’ s 98th birthday, the officiating guests said in a speech, most people remember the Queen ’ s kindness and warmth, “by showing the Queen ’ s love for the dog, we show her kindness. ”
The Queen ’ s reign is 70 years, and she is estimated to have 30 dogs and polygons (a mixture of dorgis, sausages, and dogs).
Her father, George VI, owned the dog. On her 18th birthday, she was given her first dog, Susan, who later "established" her own dynasty of dogs. Sugar belonged to Charles, the eldest son of the Queen, and another Honey was given to the Queen Mother.
The Queen loved Susan very much. When her dog died in 1959, she personally designed the tombstone for Susan.
The dog is now in a different form.
The statue was funded by the local business community and the public, and was originally scheduled to be attended by King Charles III, who had earlier been diagnosed with cancer and had to recuperate.
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The association between corgis and the royal family has been leveraged in branding and merchandise, as seen in the collaboration between the Football Association of Wales and Welsh knitwear company Corgi, which prominently features royal branding such as the Prince of Wales three feathers and a royal warrant awarded by Prince Charles in 1989.

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13 Nov 2023 3 minute read

Wales football fans have hit out at what they describe as the ‘joke’ prices of products in a collaboration between the FAW and knitwear company Corgi.

An email sent out on the weekend to members of the Red Wall membership scheme notified supporters of the tie-in between the Football Association of Wales and the Welsh knitwear company.

However, it quickly prompted criticism amongst supporters, causing a flurry of complaints on social media by fans who believe the products offered in the Red Wall collaboration are too expensive.

At a time of a cost of living crisis, hats fans said that hats retailing between £45 and £85, and scarves priced at £90 were out of the reach of most pockets.

Many supporters vented their spleen on the Wales Football Fans Group on Facebook.

‘HOW MUCH???’ wrote one poster, while another called the prices ‘a joke’ and a third said: ‘I dropped my phone in terror when I saw the scarf’.

Others joked: ‘At least Dick Turpin wore a mask’, and ‘Christ. I hope there’s a heater installed inside the hat for that cost’.

Corgi, which is based in Ammanford, was founded in 1892 and has historical links to the Royal Family, which includes a royal warrant which was awarded to the company by Prince Charles in 1989.

It’s website displays the Prince of Wales three feathers – next to wording which reads: By royal appointment to HRH the Prince of Wales knitwear and hosiery manufacturers.

Many Wales football fans especially those amongst the Red Wall have shown themselves to have republican leanings, and the company’s branding of the three feathers and links to the Royal Family didn’t exactly endear themselves to some supporters.

‘It is by appointment of that English fella to be fair 🙄,’ one wrote, while another posted: ‘The ‘by appointment’ and feather duster badge was enough for me, they could be 45p each and I still wouldn’t buy.’

In response, a spokesperson for the FAW pointed out that the range with Corgi Socks is one aspect of the licensed merchandise offerings from multiple providers that cater for all different price ranges.

These include:
JD Sports – replica shirts, training wear, fan wear & accessories
The World Football Store – fan wear & accessories
FOCO – gifts
Oddballs – underwear
Visually Speaking – exclusive Cymru prints
Cymru Photography – pictures from matches

All of the above are accessible via the ’Shop’ page on the FAW website

The spokesperson added that: ‘The Corgi range is being offered to fans with a discount if they’re a member of The Red Wall.

‘The FAW plans to add further licensed merchandise ranges in the future.’

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