Which royal family members kept a cat as a pet?

Among the current members of the royal family, only one (who we know of) has a cat for a pet: Princess Michael of Kent, the wife of Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin Prince Michael of Kent.
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Did any royals have cats?

However, you may be surprised to learn that there only seems to be one member of the British royal family who has cats. Princess Michael of Kent, who is married to the Queen's first cousin Prince Michael, has several Siamese and Burmese cats, as well as horses and dogs.
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What pets did Royalty have?

Willow was followed by Whisper, the Queen's final purebred corgi (though not related to Susan), and Vulcan, a dorgi (dachshund -corgi mix). Nowadays, she has just one dog: Candy, a faithful and friendly dorgi. Prince Charles and Camilla are currently proud parents to two Jack Russell Terriers, Bluebell and Beth.
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Is Queen Elizabeth allergic to cats?

According to Country Life magazine, the British monarch is allergic to cats. Is that why she loves dogs, particularly corgis? The Queen has had several canine pals over the years, and she currently shares her life with two corgis and one dorgi - a dachshund/corgi mix - called Candy.
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What pet does the Duchess own?

Prince William and Duchess Kate own an adorable English Cocker Spaniel, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle adopted a rescue Labrador when they relocated to the UK. Once the royals find a breed that they bond with, they will often make sure they've got one, or two or even five in some cases, next to them for life.
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Does Prince William have any pets?

The Cambridge cocker spaniel's moniker has a royal meaning. To celebrate Princess Charlotte's seventh birthday, Kate Middleton and Prince William released three adorable new photos of their daughter.
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Does Prince Andrew have pets?

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Now, Prince Andrew's pets are more mainstream – he has five Norfolk Terriers.
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What the Queen does not eat?

Next time you're tempted to marry a royal, remember these facts. In some respects, it makes sense that the royal family must follow intense rules.
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Does the Queen like Indian food?

Spicy dishes are a no-no in the Queen's kitchen, and even though Kate does cook the occasional curry at home, we're sure it can't be as heavily spiced as the food Indians eat every day. So, the British Royals, whether they're travelling in India or Spain, steer clear of heavily spiced dishes.
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Which royal has a cat?

Among the current members of the royal family, only one (who we know of) has a cat for a pet: Princess Michael of Kent, the wife of Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin Prince Michael of Kent.
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Did Queen Victoria have a cat?

Even Queen Victoria (1837-1901), loved cats especially one named White Heather. Queen Victoria is usually portrayed as having been an austere woman and lacking in humor (“we are not amused”).
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What was Queen Victoria's Favourite animal?

Queen Victoria was a dog lover from an early age. For her 17th birthday a portrait of Dash, her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, was given to her as a gift from her mother, The Duchess of Kent.
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What is the Queen's Favourite animal?

Corgis have had such a special place in the affections of Queen Elizabeth. Corgis, after all, are the original Big small dogs.
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Who is the most famous cat?

1. Garfield. A much-loved cat character that loved food and hated Mondays. Garfield was born in an Italian restaurant and has a well-documented love for eating lasagna, he had a particular love for lasagne and he was a well-known character on TV, films and comics.
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What pets does Queen Elizabeth have?

The Queen currently has four dogs - two corgis, one dorgi and a new cocker spaniel. The dorgi called Candy is the eldest canine, who is believed to have been around for at least 10 years. The Queen herself is credited with creating the dorgi - a dachshund-corgi mix.
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Are cats loyal?

Everything they do, they do because they want to. Cats can be truly loyal, but unlike dogs, that loyalty comes out of their desire to be loyal to you. That makes it so much more valuable.
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Does the Queen eat chocolate?

"She is absolutely a chocoholic," McGrady told Hello! magazine in 2016. "Anything we put on the menu that had chocolate on, she would choose, especially chocolate perfection pie [a layered chocolate pie with white and dark chocolate and chocolate shavings]."
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Can the Queen eat pizza?

Mr McGrady explained the menus at Buckingham Palace tend to lean towards traditional French cuisine meaning Italian foods such as pizza are avoided. Even if Her Majesty did have one, a bizarre Royal tradition would prevent the Queen from eating any food with her hands.
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What is the Queen's Favourite meat?

Following this, it is reported that Queen Elizabeth is fond of some grilled fish or chicken, and tends to stay away from starch for her meal at lunch. It's clearly the simple things, that Queen Elizabeth prefers when it comes to food!
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Why can't royals eat pasta?

McGrady also shared that pasta is forbidden (albeit only at dinner time) by Her Majesty too, as she's not a fan of carbs in the evening. "When she dines on her own she's very disciplined. No starch is the rule. No potatoes, rice or pasta for dinner.
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What time does Queen go to bed?

Reportedly, the Queen goes to sleep at 11pm every night before waking up at 7.30am - clocking in an impressive eight and a half hours sleep. It's also said the monarch is fond of reading before she retires for the night, a proven way to improve sleep quality and reduce stress.
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Does the Queen eat chips?

A former personal chef for Queen Elizabeth revealed the interesting way Her Royal Highness likes to eat her fish and chips. Darren McGrady, who served as the Queen's chef at Buckingham Palace in the 1980s and 1990s, said he would prepare the fish baked and bread-crumbed, not deep-fried and battered.
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Did Princess Margaret have pets?

So it's fitting that Princess Margaret, the royal who had no problem flaunting her divine privilege, owned a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Rawley.
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Does Prince Charles have a pet?

Prince Charles is a longtime owner of Jack Russell terriers, loving the breed for many years. As well as having them when he was growing up, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have two adorable rescue Jack Russell Terriers named Bluebell and Beth.
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Did Princess Diana have a dog?

Despite owning a cat, rabbits and other small animals as a child, Diana always longed for her own dog. Before marrying Prince Charles on July 29, 1981, Diana spent time with his yellow labrador, Harvey.
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