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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The Prince of Wales holding the ear of a dog
c.1864RCIN 2107148
Photograph of King Edward VII (1841-1910), when Prince of Wales, with a dog. He is standing facing the camera with his right arm resting on a pillar beside him to the left, on which rests his top hat. With his left hand he is tugging the ear of a Skye Terrier who is sitting on a chair to the right.
King Edward VII had many dogs throughout his life, and was particularly fond of terriers.
King Edward VII had many dogs throughout his life, and was particularly fond of terriers.