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Corgis have been part of the Windsors' family since the 1930s.
This photograph of young Princess Elizabeth dates from July 1936.
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The years roll on, it's 1940, Elizabeth's love for the Welsh breed, which with its courage and stubbornness is considered by many to be the most British of all dog breeds, remains unbroken.
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As if the animals knew that photographers were part of their lives too: This Corgi poses next to the new Queen of England, Elizabeth II, at Balmoral Castle in 1952.
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The dog is also a must on a family outing on the grounds of Windsor Castle: Queen Elizabeth II in April 1968 with her husband Philip and their children Charles, Andrew, Edward and Anne.
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The Queen arrives at King's Cross Station in London on her return from the summer residence of Balmoral.
Always there – of course – her beloved corgis.
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Only flying, like here at Aberdeen Airport in 1974, seems uncomfortable to the dogs.
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The Queen's darlings are even allowed to sit with her on the sofa, not only when it comes to posing for a portrait.
This picture was taken at Buckingham Palace in 1969.
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»Say cheese« – but royally, please: Queen Elizabeth II in her study at Balmoral Castle.
In front of her: the so-called dispatch box, which is used to transport official documents.
Below her: a corgi.
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Break in the park: The Queen tries to read while her dogs romp around her.
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Mother, daughter, corgi: Elizabeth II seems to have been born with a love for corgis.
Of course, the dog does not leave his Queen Mum's side on her 83rd birthday.
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Carefree on the beach at Sandringham in the summer of 1984.
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A dorgi and a corgi (and a Queen's servant) go to the park together.
A dorgi is a mix between a dachshund and a corgi - and was bred by the Queen.
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corgi ahead!
In 2016, the All Golds, the New Zealand national rugby team, are focused solely on their queen.
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Inuit - and apparently Corgis - kiss with their noses.
Here the dog fetches a few extra strokes from its mistress.
On this day in December 2007, the Queen equaled her great-great-grandmother's record for becoming a British monarch.
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epa PA / picture-alliance / dpa
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