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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.1864

RCIN 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.

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