King Charles shares touching tribute to beloved dog after sad loss at Highgrove

King Charles' escape at Highgrove is lit up in festive decor and shimmering lights. This season features a poignant homage following a harrowing loss within the Royal Family.

Among the tree ornaments is an embroidered motif of Beth, Queen Camilla's treasured Jack Russell terrier who passed away on November 18, as reported by the Mirror.

Aging thirteen, Beth was tragically put to sleep once it was learnt she suffered from cancer—a harrowing choice for Camilla, who had lovingly adopted the puppy at 12 weeks old from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home back in 2011.

Buckingham Palace relayed the news on social media with touching words: "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."

In the aftermath, Charles and Camilla decided to open their home to a new canine friend. News of this upcoming fluffy addition was unveiled by the King himself at the Royal Variety Show on November 22, where he made a solo appearance.

Queen Camilla missed the event due to "lingering post-viral" fatigue following a recent chest infection. Amanda Holden and co-hosting Alan Carr, remarked on the night: "We mentioned Her Majesty and we wished her well and I gave condolences for the doggy."

"I felt for her, I really felt for her when that happened. He said 'we're going to get a new one'."

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The new canine companion for the Queen is likely to be adopted from Battersea, an animal charity of which she is a patron. This is where she first adopted Beth, along with her other Jack Russell, Bluebell.

Camilla even had emblems of Beth and Bluebell embroidered in gold on her Bruce Oldfield Coronation gown. The late Queen was also a renowned animal lover, with a particular fondness for corgis that dates back to her childhood.

She received her first corgi, Susan, as a gift for her 18th birthday in 1944. Her bond with Susan was so strong that the dog accompanied her on her honeymoon with Prince Philip in 1947.

Over her lifetime, she bred more than 30 corgis, all descendants of Susan. The Queen's beloved corgis were known to follow her everywhere - from one Royal residence to another, and even aboard helicopters, trains, and in limousines.

During the festive season at Sandringham, it's reported that each dog had its own Christmas stocking, personally filled by Her Majesty.

Princess Diana famously referred to the pack of corgis that would often be seen scurrying ahead of the Queen as "a moving carpet".

The Queen affectionately called her pets "the girls" and "the boys".

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