Queen Camilla Welcomes ‘Mischievous Moley’ in Chic Clarence House Portrait
Here’s the lowdown on Queen Camilla’s newest sidekick: a scruffy rescue pup named Mischievous Moley just sashayed into royal territory, and yes, the photos are as charming as you’d hope. Clarence House dropped the official portrait on social media earlier this week, showing Camilla in a muted sage-green coat cradling her Cocker Spaniel rescue – paws up, inquisitive eyes and all. According to People Magazine, the King’s wife adopted Moley from a UK shelter in early 2024, a fact confirmed by an announcement on the Clarence House Instagram account (April 10, 2024). The palace statement noted that Moley, roughly eight months old, was vetted by royal vets and is “settled into his new home,” per a Clarence House spokesperson. Dotdash Meredith’s RSS feed (April 11, 2024) filled in a few cute details: Moley’s moniker comes from his habit of “tunneling” through the palace garden’s flowerbeds – hence the “mischievous” tag. Breed enthusiasts will recognize him as an English Cocker Spaniel, a nod to Camilla’s long-standing love for spaniels, which dates back to her formative years spent at Gloucestershire estates. The portrait itself feels low-key glamorous: soft afternoon light, a hint of the palace’s historic wallpaper behind them and Camilla’s trademark pearls still on display. No over-the-top royal gloss here, just genuine moments – Camilla’s slight grin, Moley pawing at the camera lens. People coverage suggests the queen consort plans to spotlight rescue initiatives in her upcoming patronage work, and this debut might be setting the tone. After all, is there a stronger case for adoption than a reigning royal endorsing the cause? Sure, it’s light-hearted fluff at face value, but it could drive real conversations about animal welfare in the U.K. And, in typical Millennial Vibes fashion, we’re slightly detached but can’t help feeling this pairing is oddly endearing. Expect more Moley cameos on Clarence House’s feed, perhaps even a TikTok dance challenge (stranger things have happened). Anyway, that’s the scoop on royal puppy love – do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith, Clarence House Instagram
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