What now for the Queen’s Corgis?

What now for the Queen’s Corgis? And will the dog breed maintain its legacy as a Royal pet? We speak with the Evening Standard’s Ethan Croft about the Queen’s history with Corgis, and where the two she's left will live now. 


Plus ex-chairman of the Welsh Corgi League Diana King explains how the Queen boosted the breed's popularity.


In this episode:


  • How Queen Elizabeth fell in love with Corgis
  • The one that photobombed the England rugby squad
  • How the dogs joined James Bond's 2012 Olympics opening ceremony
  • Why demand is so high for Corgis today
  • Why you should contact the Welsh Corgi League if you want to buy a puppy


For more information on rescue Corgis, head to the Corgi Rescue website.


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