BREAKING NEWSQueens rescue dog Beth dies: Palace pays tribute to Camillas much loved companion who brought such joy

Queen Camillas beloved rescue dog Beth has died, it was revealed today.

Her Majesty, 77, adopted Beth from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, in South London, in 2011 and fellow Jack Russell terrier Bluebell joined the family the following year.

This afternoon Buckingham Palace revealed that she had passed away.

A sad farewell to Beth, The Queen’s much-loved companion from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home who brought such joy, whether on walkies, helping on official duties, or curled up by the fire, a spokesman said.

The Royal Family also shared a series of candid pictures of the King and Queen with Beth, including footage of the Jack Russell helping with an official opening.

Queen Camilla with her rescue dog Beth, who has died

King Charles rubs noses with Jack Russell Beth

The Queen, Beth and late star and fellow dog lover Paul OGrady with Beth and Bluebell

In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live in 2020, Camilla - who has owned several generations of Jack Russell puppies - opened up about her love for her beloved dogs.

She told host Emma Barnett: The nice thing about dogs is you can sit them down, you could have a nice long conversation, you could be cross, you could be sad and they just sit looking at you wagging their tail. 

When Camilla first adopted Bluebell, a spokesperson for the royal said the dog had had a really awful start in life.

They said: She was just four weeks old when she was found by a member of the public in quite a bad way. She had lost a lot of hair and her skin was pink and sore. The Duchess was delighted to take her on. 

A source close to Camilla added: Beth is a delightful dog and has been wonderful with the Duchesss five young grand-children - Bluebell is a very welcome addition to the family.

Pictured: Queen Camilla picking up her nine-week-old Jack Russell terrier rescue Bluebell, with Beth, in December 2012

Camilla was treated like any other potential owners, however, and had to pay a £105 rehoming fee which covers the charitys costs as well as microchipping, initital vaccinations, flea and worming treatments and a new collar, identification tag and lead.

Battersea does not receive any government funding and is totally reliant on publication bequests and donations.