They are as emblematic of British Royalty as the crown, small yapping icons immortalised on everything from china plates to tea towels.
So as we mourn Her Majesty this morning, Royal fans have been flooding chat boards to speculate what will befall the Queen's most beloved pets - her Corgis.
Luckily there is no need to fear - the animal's new homes will have already been decided. Royal correspondent Victoria Arbiter says that while there’s been no official announcement the royals will have something in the works.
She told The Independent: “We can only speculate on plans for the corgis – nothing is left to chance with the royal family." She described the Queen's family as, like Her Majesty, dog lovers.
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