Elizabeth’s affinity for Pembroke Welsh corgis has been well-documented throughout her reign and will be highlighted Sunday, when a group of lifelike corgi puppets will be part of a grand parade, the so-called Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
The queen received her first corgi, Susan, when she turned 18. During her time on the throne, it is estimated she has owned more than 30 of the stumpy pups. Fun fact: corgi in Welsh means “dwarf dog.”
The low-riding, butt-wiggling breed has been rising in popularity in the United States in recent years. In 2008, the American Kennel Club ranked the Pembroke Welsh corgi 24th. In 2021, it climbed to No. 11 in a list of 197 dog breeds.
On any given day, you may even spy a corgi frolicking on the Lawn. So, to get in on the queen’s big celebration, UVA Today asked members of the community to share pictures of their beloved corgis and share a little bit about their carpet-diving, ever-smiling good boys and girls.