Noble Hounds and Dear Companions
This book brings together over 150 photographs of the canine companions who have played a role in the public and private lives of the Royal Family
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Family group with Queen Victoria and a pug, Balmoral
1887RCIN 2105916
Photograph of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) sitting with a pug at her feet. Behind her, from left to right, are Albert Victor Duke of Clarence (1864-1892), Princess Alix of Hesse (1872-1918), Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) and Princess Irene of Prussia (1866-1953). This photograph was taken at Balmoral.
Pugs were a favourite breed of Queen Victoria, and she owned as many as 38 during her reign.
Pugs were a favourite breed of Queen Victoria, and she owned as many as 38 during her reign.