Royal dog walks: 21 charming photos of Kate Middleton, Prince William and Princess Anne with their b

May 28, 2024

Everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to Sarah Ferguson has a passion for furry friends

The royals are known to be a family of dog lovers, often accompanied by their beloved pets during outdoor pursuits.

Prince William and Princess Kate's black spaniel Orla regularly stars in their family photo shoots, while King Charles' much-loved Labrador Harvey rarely strayed from his side during his younger years.

Nowadays, King Charles and Queen Camilla share their home with jack Russell terriers Bluebell and Beth, while S arah Ferguson inherited Queen Elizabeth's corgis Sandy and Muick.

Following her breast cancer surgery, the Duchess of York even commented how excited she was to get back to walking the dogs.

Meghan Markle is a dog lover too, rescuing her hounds including her and Prince Harry's latest addition, a beagle named Mamma-Mia, who joins fellow beagle Guy and a black Labrador named Pula at their home in Montecito, California.

Read on for all the best photos of everyone from Zara Tindall and Princess Anne, to the Prince and Princess of Wales enjoying the fresh air while on dog walks.

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King Charles and his labrador Harvey were inseparable, with the golden hound joining the monarch on walks, fishing trips and hunts.

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Queen Camilla proves she's a dedicated dog owner, taking her pets out for a walk come rain or shine.

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Princess Anne has had several dogs over the years, including this handsome fellow, Baskerville.

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The Princess Royal was also proud owner of bull terriers over the years, including this black, brown and white dog.

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A young Prince William looks so like Prince Louis, pictured walking a dog in Cirencester in 1987.

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Princess Anne was also a caring owner to this white bull terrier, who was by her side at several horse trials at Gatcombe park.

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Queen Camilla never shies away from a dog-based engagement, taking this lucky pooch for a stroll - we hope Beth and Bluebell weren't too jealous!

Harvey joined King Charles on fishing trips, proving to be the ultimate royal companion.

The Queen Mother was a very glam dog owner, walking her corgis in formal attire in the grounds of her home.

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Mia Tindall proves she loves dogs just as much as her grandmother, taking Princess Anne's bull terrier dog for a walk.

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Zara Tindall has loved dogs since childhood, pictured here as a teenager walking her black labrador.

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Prince William and Harry walk with King Charles and dogs Widgeon and Tigga in Balmoral.

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Princess Kate and Prince William walk their dog Orla, who was reportedly bred by Princess Kate's brother James Middleton, who is a huge dog lover.

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Princess Kate with Savannah Phillips and her and William's first dog, Lupo.

Princess Kate and Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy shared a love for animals, proven when they walked this pooch together at a polo match.

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The Queen Mother took her corgis everywhere - including on blustery day trips to the beach.

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The royal family spent time around dogs from a young age, shown here with a rare photo of King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II enjoying time with their pets.

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