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The royal family say they can do without many things, but not their animals. For countless monarchs and their consorts, dogs, cats, horses and even the occasional parrot have acted as constant, faithful companions, unquestioning allies and surrogate children. With intimate anecdotes and fascinating detail, royal expert Brian Hoey describes the mini palaces provided for the Queen's pampered corgis; Princess Anne's badly behaved bull terriers; the wild animals - including crocodiles, hippopotami and an elephant - presented to princes and princesses; a regal passion for all things equine; and the pigeon awarded a military medal for its efforts in the Second World War.

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"This is a book about a very British family besotted with all creatures great and small." - Majesty Magazine Book of the Month "Brian Hoey's long familiarity with the lives of the royal family lends his chronicle intimacy." - The Good Book Guide

Pets by Royal Appointment: The Royal Family and

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      Publisher Biteback Publishing
      Published 8 August 2019
      ISBN-13 9781785905100
      978-1785905100
      ISBN-10 1785905104
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      Biography Biography: royalty

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The royal family say they can do without many things, but not their animals. For countless monarchs and their consorts, dogs, cats, horses and even the occasional parrot have acted as constant, faithful companions, unquestioning allies and surrogate children. With intimate anecdotes and fascinating detail, royal expert Brian Hoey describes the mini palaces provided for the Queen's pampered corgis; Princess Anne's badly behaved bull terriers; the wild animals - including crocodiles, hippopotami and an elephant - presented to princes and princesses; a regal passion for all things equine; and the pigeon awarded a military medal for its efforts in the Second World War.

      Trade Review
      "This is a book about a very British family besotted with all creatures great and small." - Majesty Magazine Book of the Month "Brian Hoey's long familiarity with the lives of the royal family lends his chronicle intimacy." - The Good Book Guide

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