maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted November 6 29 minutes ago, Toast said: Yes, you're right. But as we've just had a reigning Queen for 70 years, 'Queen Camilla' is the way to go to avoid confusion. No, what did she say? Lardy said she was fancying the prospect of a bank holiday - to be clear, it was a typical dead pan Lardy joke and not to be taken seriously. Just made me laugh so thought I'd mention it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,578 Posted November 9 Will miss the events of Remembrance weekend. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14062771/Queen-Camilla-Festival-Remembrance-Cenotaph-chest-infection.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,084 Posted November 12 Queen Camilla to return to public duties after chest infection - BBC News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,558 Posted 10 hours ago Her dog, a Jack Russell terrier called Beth, has been euthanised after being diagnosed with an untreatable tumour Adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in 2011, it was unknown how old Beth was. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,570 Posted 9 hours ago Dog was at least 13 years old and so near the end of her life anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,112 Posted 9 hours ago 14 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: Dog was at least 13 years old and so near the end of her life anyway. JRTs can live a good bit longer than that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sod's Law 443 Posted 9 hours ago You know, it took me until now to realise the corgis are no longer 'the Royal dogs'. Seems they've been demoted. I kind of assumed Charles kept them around after his mother's death because they're that strongly associated with the monarchy as a breed. And weirdly enough, corgis seem to have become more popular as a breed in my personal experience since the Queen died. I never saw so many out with their owners back when she was still going. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,570 Posted 9 hours ago Just now, Sod's Law said: You know, it took me until now to realise the corgis are no longer 'the Royal dogs'. Seems they've been demoted. I kind of assumed Charles kept them around after his mother's death because they're that strongly associated with the monarchy as a breed. And weirdly enough, corgis seem to have become more popular as a breed in my personal experience since the Queen died. I never saw so many out with their owners back when she was still going. Pretty sure Prince Andrew owns them now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sod's Law 443 Posted 9 hours ago Just now, ladyfiona said: Pretty sure Prince Andrew owns them now. Damn, now THAT is a demotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,558 Posted 8 hours ago 11 minutes ago, Sod's Law said: You know, it took me until now to realise the corgis are no longer 'the Royal dogs'. Seems they've been demoted. I kind of assumed Charles kept them around after his mother's death because they're that strongly associated with the monarchy as a breed. And weirdly enough, corgis seem to have become more popular as a breed in my personal experience since the Queen died. I never saw so many out with their owners back when she was still going. 100% agree with this. See them everywhere now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,084 Posted 8 hours ago 18 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: Pretty sure Prince Andrew owns them now. Getting on a bit so probably does like Cardigans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,112 Posted 6 hours ago 2 hours ago, ladyfiona said: Pretty sure Prince Andrew owns them now. The two remaining corgis were a gift to the late Queen from Andrew and Sarah after her last corgi died. She had been reluctant to get any more dogs because at her age she knew they would outlive her, but Sarah promised to give them a home in that sad event. As it happened one of the puppies did die before her, so they got her another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sod's Law 443 Posted 5 hours ago 35 minutes ago, Toast said: The two remaining corgis were a gift to the late Queen from Andrew and Sarah after her last corgi died. She had been reluctant to get any more dogs because at her age she knew they would outlive her, but Sarah promised to give them a home in that sad event. As it happened one of the puppies did die before her, so they got her another. I spotted this book in Waterstones the other day. It was in the 'humour' section but I just think it looks sad: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 524 Posted 4 hours ago 3 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: 100% agree with this. See them everywhere now. I don't mind this. Corgis are generally cute, and much less likely to want to eat me or otherwise attack me than much larger dogs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrowsmith 444 Posted 4 hours ago 4 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: 100% agree with this. See them everywhere now. Worth pointing out that they’re quite popular in the U.S. these days as well. I don’t think it has much to do with the late Queen Elizabeth but more to do with their photogenic nature in an era of posting pictures online constantly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,112 Posted 2 hours ago 2 hours ago, Comped said: I don't mind this. Corgis are generally cute, and much less likely to want to eat me or otherwise attack me than much larger dogs. They do have a reputation for nipping ankles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 524 Posted 1 hour ago 47 minutes ago, Toast said: They do have a reputation for nipping ankles. They're much friendlier than larger dogs in general though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
