13 adorable photos that show how much Queen Elizabeth loves animals

Talia LakritzJun 11, 2020, 03:05 IST

Britain's Queen Elizabeth pats former Grand National favorite Teaforthree during her visit to Cotts Equine Hospital in Wales in 2014.Rebecca Naden/Reuters

Queen Elizabeth loves animals.
She still goes horseback riding at 94 years old.
On royal engagements, she has met elephants, lizards, owls, and other creatures.

Queen Elizabeth has met many people on her royal outings and engagements. She has also made the acquaintance of many members of the animal kingdom.

As an avid horse rider and dog owner, her love of animals runs deep.

Here are 13 delightful photos that show how much the Queen enjoys the company of various creatures.

Queen Elizabeth has a soft spot for dogs.

The Queen in Edinburgh, Scotland. ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images

She's particularly fond of corgis.

Queen Elizabeth meets a corgi named Spencer in Welshpool, Wales. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

She always takes the time to pat their furry heads when she sees them at events.

The Queen strokes a corgi during a visit to Sherborne Abbey in 2012 in Sherborne, England. Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images

At 94 years old, the Queen still enjoys going horseback riding.

Queen Elizabeth on horseback. Dan Chung/Reuters

She visited an equine hospital in 2014 to bring some cheer to the horses in their care.

Queen Elizabeth at Cotts Equine Hospital in 2014. Rebecca Naden/Reuters

She befriended an elephant at the Whipsnade Zoo in Dunstable, England.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at the Whipsnade Zoo in 2017. Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

She became acquainted with a koala on a visit to Australia.

Queen Elizabeth in Australia in 2011. Mechielsen Lyndon/Pool/Reuters

She looked pleased to meet a Highland cow in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Queen Elizabeth in Scotland in 2009. David Moir/Reuters

Queen Elizabeth met Bart the Bosc monitor lizard in Yorkshire.

The Queen meets Bart. PA Images via Getty Images

In Wales, she greeted an owl.

Queen Elizabeth in Wales in 2010. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images

She encountered a baby swan on the River Thames.

Queen Elizabeth on the River Thames in 2009. SANG TAN/AFP via Getty Images

When the Queen meets farmers, she takes the time to meet their farm animals, as well.

Queen Elizabeth at Welshpool Livestock Market in Wales in 2010. Dave Thompson/WPA Pool/Getty Images

The Royal Welsh Regimental Family's regimental goats also made a dignified impression.

Queen Elizabeth in Tidworth, England, in 2017. Ben Birchall- WPA Pool/Getty Images

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