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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

Paul O’Grady once tried to convince Queen Elizabeth II to adopt a rescue corgi

PA

The late Paul O’Grady once attempted to persuade Queen Elizabeth II to adopt her own rescue corgi when she visited Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, it has been revealed.

Ali Taylor, a friend of O’Grady and head of behaviour at the animal charity, said that the actor comedian had such a passion for rescue dogs that he tried to get the late monarch to take one home to Buckingham Palace with her.

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