King Charles has welcomed a new dog for the first time in more than 20 years.
The monarch is reportedly ‘besotted’ with the young dog, nicknamed Snuff, a lagotta romagnolo breed from Italy.
Queen Camilla adopted two adorable pooches in 2017 from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, making them the first rescue dogs to take up residence at Buckingham Palace – but Snuff is the first new dog since Charles became King.
The King and Queen now have multiple dogs, as Queen Camilla recently said she adopted another rescue dog named Moley.
Charles’ most famous dog, Tigga, passed away in 2002 at the ripe old age of 18, and was buried in the grounds of his home, Highgrove House.
Snuff, the newest pup, was a ‘private gift’. A palace insider told The Sun: ‘Charles is besotted with his puppy. He hasn’t had one since Tigga. The breed is a truffle-hunter. Charles enjoys mushroom foraging, so they have a lot in common.’
In November, Queen Camilla was heartbroken after her ‘much-loved companion’, Beth the rescue dog, died.
The Jack Russell terrier was adopted by the queen from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London in 2011.
Before becoming royalty, Beth was handed into the animal rescue service aged just three months by a family unable to care for her.
Beth had long been at Camilla’s side – literally. When she was crowned, Beth and her other dog Bluebell were featured on her coronation gown.
But the pet was put down as she had an untreatable tumour.
‘A sad farewell to Beth, 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,’ Buckingham Palace said on X.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home added: ‘We’re sad to hear that Beth, HM The Queen’s rescue dog, has passed away.
‘Her Majesty, our Patron, rehomed Beth from Battersea in 2011 and we have many fond memories of Beth visiting our centres over the years.
‘Our thoughts are with Their Majesties at this time.’
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