Queen Camilla has shared an update on a new Royal Family addition after suffering heartbreak last year.
The Queen confirmed that she has adopted a new dog called 'Mole' during her royal engagement today.
The eight-week-old rescue puppy is a cross-breed between "a bit of everything" according to Camilla.
It comes just three months after the Queen confirmed her beloved dog Beth had died.
Queen Camilla has shared an update on a new Royal Family addition after suffering heartbreak last year.
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In a statement in November 2024, Buckingham Palace said: "A sad farewell to Beth, The Queen’s much-loved companion from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home who brought such joy, whether on walkies, helping on official duties, or curled up by the fire."
The Queen visited Canterbury today to unveil a life-size bronze statue of Aphra Behn, the first professional female writer in the English language.
The 17th century playwright was honoured at a ceremony at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge on Canterbury High Street.
Her Majesty joined the Chair of the Canterbury Commemoration Society and the Lord Mayor of Canterbury for the unveiling ceremony.
The Queen visited Canterbury today to unveil a life-size bronze statue of Aphra Behn, the first professional female writer in the English language.
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The Queen then met sculptor Christine Charlesworth, who created the bronze tribute to the renowned playwright.
The Queen toured the building, meeting children participating in an Aphra Behn workshop.
Her Majesty also spoke with local book club members, library volunteers, and a group of visually-impaired people who regularly use the library's facilities with their assistance dogs.
In the Explorers Gallery, Her Majesty watched members of the Royal Shakespeare Company perform an extract from Aphra Behn's play 'The Rover'.
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The Queen also heard from young winners of Canterbury Festival's Poet of the Year competition.
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Gyles Brandreth, President of the Aphra Behn Society, read one of Behn's poems during the visit.
The Queen also heard from young winners of Canterbury Festival's Poet of the Year competition.
Before departing, the Queen viewed a first edition of Aphra Behn's novel 'Oroonoko'.
Her Majesty signed the visitors' book, concluding her visit to The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, which serves as a museum, library, art gallery and visitor information centre in historic Canterbury.
