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| King George VI and a Corgi, 1948 Baron, Sterling Henry Nahum Noble Hounds and Dear Companions The Royal Collection |
Though technically not “Belle Époque” in the historical sense, this lovely photo does fall into the category of “Royal Pets.” Queen Elizabeth II is known for many things—among them her ever-present handbag and her corgis. It seems that Elizabeth inherited her appreciation for these sturdy pups from her father, King George VI. Here, we see the King in 1948 with one of his herd of corgis. Both King and companion seem quite fixated on something in the distance. This cheerful image was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth (“The Queen Mother”) and is further proof that despite their occasional ups and downs, the Royals are always kind to their dogs.
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