All The Queen's Corgis
Corgis, dorgis and gundogs: The story of Elizabeth II and her most faithful companions
Published on 1. November 2018
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-4736-8674-8 (ISBN)
Description
'It is actually a serious book, but it had me laughing out loud several times on the Tube. All mothers should receive one for Christmas.' Marcus Berkmann, Spectator
Everyone who loves The Crown on Netflix will enjoy this celebration of Queen Elizabeth II and her beloved canine friends.
The Queen has had corgis by her side ever since she was seven years old and persuaded her father to buy one for the family. She also has several dorgis (a cross resulting from an accidental liaison between one of the Queen's corgis and Princess Margaret's dachshund) and is a passionate breeder of gundogs.
The dogs are the Queen's constant companions, travelling with her by air, road and rail, from one royal residence to another. She walks and feeds them herself, chooses names for them, and at the end of their days, buries them with personalised plaques to commemorate each individual.
Penny Junor reveals the scraps and scrapes that the dogs have been involved in - the hierarchy amongst them, the corgis' feisty attitude to footmen and guests, gardeners and innocent passersby. This fascinating and affectionate look at the Queen and her most faithful companions is a book for dog lovers everywhere about what really makes our much-loved and longest reigning monarch truly light up.
Everyone who loves The Crown on Netflix will enjoy this celebration of Queen Elizabeth II and her beloved canine friends.
The Queen has had corgis by her side ever since she was seven years old and persuaded her father to buy one for the family. She also has several dorgis (a cross resulting from an accidental liaison between one of the Queen's corgis and Princess Margaret's dachshund) and is a passionate breeder of gundogs.
The dogs are the Queen's constant companions, travelling with her by air, road and rail, from one royal residence to another. She walks and feeds them herself, chooses names for them, and at the end of their days, buries them with personalised plaques to commemorate each individual.
Penny Junor reveals the scraps and scrapes that the dogs have been involved in - the hierarchy amongst them, the corgis' feisty attitude to footmen and guests, gardeners and innocent passersby. This fascinating and affectionate look at the Queen and her most faithful companions is a book for dog lovers everywhere about what really makes our much-loved and longest reigning monarch truly light up.
Reviews / Votes
Lively and thought-provoking * The Lady * Praise for THE DUCHESS: THE UNTOLD STORY Explosive biography by Britain's top royal author ... A gripping story of human frailty, love, loss, sadness, and tragedy. * Daily Mail * Praise for PRINCE HARRY: BROTHER, SOLDIER, SON, HUSBAND The kind of authoritative, compassionate and revealing royal biography we have come to expect from Penny. * Choice magazine * Junor's unique access to those close to the Royal family has enabled her to build up an intimate portrait. * Daily Mail *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4736-8674-8 (9781473686748)
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Penny Junor
All The Queen's Corgis
Corgis, dorgis and gundogs: The story of Elizabeth II and her most faithful companions
E-Book
11/2018
1st Edition
Hodder & Stoughton
€3.99
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Person
Penny Junor is a writer and broadcaster. She is the author of many best-selling biographies including of Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, both the Prince and the Princess of Wales and two British Prime Ministers. She also co-wrote best-selling autobiographies of Pattie Boyd and Sir Cliff Richard. For many years she presented The Travel Show on BBC2 and Channel 4's award-winning consumer programme 4 What It's Worth. She is married with children and grandchildren and lives in Wiltshire.