The world’s most famous corgi lover the Queen beamed when she met a rescue dog at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
Your Majesty: The Queen also met model David Gandy
12-year-old Beama recently returned to the kennels, where he had first arrived as a pup, after his elderly owner could no longer look after him.
The monarch managed to resist Britain's Got Talent presenter Amanda Holden’s best efforts to persuade her to take him.
Yesterday the Queen was given a canine guard of honour before meeting volunteers, staff and ambassadors including television presenter Paul O'Grady and model David Gandy.
Best behaviour: The centre's dogs lined up to welcome the Queen
The Queen, who has been the Patron of Battersea since 1956, officially opened the home's new Mary Tealby Kennels and unveiled a plaque.
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrive @BDCH and are greeted by a Canine Guard of Honour #MaamsBestFriend pic.twitter.com/aeBZsc2LH5
— BritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) March 17, 2015
The Queen meets Beamer - a12 year-old Corgi waiting to be rehomed @BDCH pic.twitter.com/0prwoAjv9x
— BritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) March 17, 2015
The kennels are named after Mary Tealby, who founded the home in 1860 after becoming concerned by the number of stray animals roaming the capital's streets.
The £4.8m new kennel development will provide a home to lost, abandoned, or unwanted new arrivals at the rescue centre.
Unveiling: The plaque commemorating the new kennels
Man's best friend: Model David Gandy with dog Bilbo Baggins
Canine cuddles: Amanda Holden with pooch Emily
Author: Dame Jacqueline Wilson is an ambassador for the charity
TV star: Paul O'Grady with little dog Toni
The Queen watches dogs participate in agility training @BDCH #MaamsBestFriend pic.twitter.com/kiEXutswo7
— BritishMonarchy (@BritishMonarchy) March 17, 2015
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