Queen Camilla has issued a heartbreaking statement after the death of her “much-loved companion”.
The Queen, 77, announced her beloved dog Beth sadly died over the weekend. Beth had to be put down after suffering from an untreatable tumour.
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “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.”
Queen Camilla is patron of the Battersea Dogs and Cats home where she first adopted Beth, alongside her other Jack Russell dog, Bluebell.
Queen Camilla issues heartbreaking statement after death of ‘much-loved companion’
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Camilla adopted Beth in 2011 when she was just 12 weeks old.
The Queen and her late dog were photographed with Paul O’Grady in 2022 during a royal visit to the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
Queen Camilla previously said about Beth and Bluebell: “They are both colourful characters and now I cannot imagine my life, my home or my sofas without them.”
In 2023, Camilla included a sweet nod to her beloved dogs in her Coronation dress.
Queen Camilla photographed with her beloved dog Beth
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The regal white coat dress, designed by Bruce Oldfield, featured two dogs at the very bottom.
The ivory, silver, and gold gown was made in Battersea, London of Peau de Soie, a silk fabric.
At the time, Oldfield said: “I am honoured to have been asked to design such a historic gown for Her Majesty.
“This really is the most important commission of my life. Very exciting and very special.”
Queen Camilla holding Beth with the late Paul O’Grady
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King Charles greeting Beth in an adorable picture
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Queen Camilla previously wrote about her love for dogs in the introduction of Top Dogs: A British Love Affair.
She said: “My own dogs, Beth and Bluebell, cannot claim to have saved any lives, but I am, nonetheless, very proud of their resilience.”
The 77-year-old added: “Beth came from a family who could no longer care for her and poor Bluebell had been found abandoned in the woods, three weeks old, starving, covered in sores, with a docked tail and just a few patches of fur.
“Battersea nursed her back to health and I fell in love with her when I visited their brilliant centre in 2012.”
