A love of animals has run in the royal family for generations — from Queen Elizabeth’s parents to her great-grandchildren — everyone seems to be enchanted by their furry friends. Over the years, the royal family has owned a number of pet dogs and horses, and the Queen is famous for her lifelong love of Corgis, so much so that the breed has been closely associated with the royal family.

Bright Side is taking you down memory lane through a collection of heartwarming pictures that show the strong bond between the late Queen Elizabeth II and her precious pets.

The Queen became a dog lover in early childhood.

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