Queen Camilla beams with new adopted dog in sweet photo
Little Moley made a royal debut on InstagramQueen Camilla has delighted fans by introducing a new, adopted member of the royal family… a little dog called Moley!
The queen showed off Moley, about 20 weeks old, on Instagram on Sunday (May 18) evening. It is the first sighting of the rescue dog since she was adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London three months ago.
Queen Camilla adopted the “mischievous” Moley after losing her previous dog Beth, a 13-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, in November 2024. Beth also came from from Battersea.
Queen Camilla introduces her new dog Moley on Instagram
The adorable snap of pup Moley’s royal debut was shared ahead of Queen Camilla’s visit to the Dog Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show today (Monday May 19).
The monarch’s wife wore a summery dress for the social post as she tenderly held Moley close to her face.
The Insta upload’s caption explained: “Meet mischievous Moley, the queen’s new much-loved canine companion who was recently adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, where Her Majesty is Patron.”
Meanwhile, it was also explained that the Dog Garden includes “grass areas for dogs to enjoy and a large tree providing shade”.
Meet mischievous Moley, the queen’s new much-loved canine companion who was recently adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
Additionally, the brick paths are inscribed with the names of dogs belonging to royals, Radio 2 presenters and RHS ambassadors, as well as British gardener Monty Don’s pooch Ned.
Queen Camilla’s dog Bluebell (also adopted, in 2012), the late Beth, and King Charles’ rescue Snuff – as well as Moley – will also have their names etched into the paths.
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How royal fans reacted on Instagram
Followers were thrilled by the touching shot, with just one among hundreds enthusing in the comments section: “Wow this picture of Camilla is wonderful!”
“This is really lovely,” agreed another, while someone else added: “What an adorable picture! I absolutely love it! Moley is so cute.”
What an adorable picture!
“Thank you for rescuing this little soul. And for advocating rescue,” another commenter addressed Queen Camilla.
Meanwhile, someone else joked: “Imagine being a stray in Battersea and being adopted by the queen!”
And yet another fan summed up their happiness for the royal after Beth’s sad passing by contributing: “Congratulations Queen Camilla! I’m delighted you’re adding another dear, loyal, and unconditional loving companion to your family. Your dress is beautiful and I’m eagerly awaiting to see the beautiful garden! Thank you for sharing Moley with us! I know Beth is still by your side enjoying these new experience with you as well.”
How old is Queen Camilla’s new dog?
Queen Camilla, who appeared in a special For the Love of Dogs episode alongside Paul O’Grady in 2022, has been patron for Battersea since 2016.
Back in February, she revealed why she picked the name Moley, born on Boxing Day, for her new companion.
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Speaking to another dog owner during a visit to Canterbury, Queen Camilla said: “I’ve just got a new puppy. She’s eight weeks old. [She’s] a bit of everything, a rescue dog. It’s called Moley – it looks just like a mole.”
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