The Queen’s corgis: How many of these adorable dogs does the monarch have in 2022 and what are their names?
The Queen's corgis have been her devoted companions over her 70 year reign and she received her first before she even became monarch...
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The Queen’s corgis have been strongly associated with Britain's longest-reigning monarch over the years and they're even set to be honored in the Jubilee celebrations.
Whilst some people might be wondering how long has the Queen reigned, for animal lovers out there another major question on your minds might surround the monarch’s adorable canine companions. Throughout her 70 years on the throne, Her Majesty has owned a huge number of corgis and has often been pictured out and about walking them herself. Some of the Queen's corgis have even delighted fans by appearing in everything from official photos to videos.
But how many does she have in 2022, what are the Queen’s corgis called and how many has she had overall? We reveal what you need to know about her dogs as the Platinum Jubilee draws nearer…
How many corgis does the Queen have in 2022?
With plenty of space for her canine companions to enjoy at her royal residences, from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace, the Queen is currently understood to have two corgis and one dorgi. A dorgi is a mix between a corgi and dachshund and is every bit as cute as you’d expect!
She’s understood to have received both her corgis last year making the overall number of the Queen's corgis/dorgis three.
Though they’re not the only dogs she has, as reports claimed earlier this year that the Queen welcomed a new addition to the family in the form of a cocker spaniel.
This breed is known to be a firm favorite with other members of the extended Royal Family, notably Prince William and Duchess Kate, though throughout her reign the Queen’s heart certainly seems to have been captured most by the adorable corgi.
What are the Queen's corgis called?
The eldest of the Queen’s corgis, Candy, is a dorgi and she’s been a firm favorite at the palace for quite some time. Back in 2016 Candy had the honor of being one of the loyal dogs featured alongside her for her official 90th birthday photos taken by Annie Leibovitz at Windsor Castle.
Meanwhile earlier this year, the Queen defended her dog Candy after hearing that she growled protectively at guests and supposedly expressed surprise as the dorgi “doesn’t usually” do that.
When it comes to the youngest of the Queen’s corgis they are believed to have been welcomed into the Royal Family by the monarch last year. Back in spring 2021 reports suggested that the Queen had two new puppies, a dorgi and a corgi. She apparently named the new arrivals Fergus, like her uncle Fergus Bowes-Lyon, and Muick (pronounced Mick) after Loch Muick near Balmoral which is thought to be a special place for her.
The Queen’s beloved dogs were said to be a great comfort to her after Prince Philip’s passing in April 2021. However, very sadly, it was later claimed that Fergus had passed away not long afterwards, reportedly leaving Her Majesty “devastated”.
It was a few months later that the third of the Queen’s children, Prince Andrew, and his daughters Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice are said to have given her a new corgi puppy. According to The Sun (opens in new tab), they bought the corgi for the monarch as a 95th birthday present on her official birthday in June 2021 and it’s reportedly male.
The moniker chosen for this sweet corgi hasn’t yet been revealed, though given the wide variety of traditional and tree-themed names the Queen’s corgis have had over the years it’s likely got a name that perfectly suits him.
Other much-loved royal corgis the Queen has owned over the years have been called Susan, Willow, Holly, Vulcan (yes, like the Roman God of Fire!), Dookie, Monty, Honey, Berry, Emma and Linnet.
How many corgis has the Queen had in her lifetime?
Unfortunately it’s not known exactly how many corgis or dorgis the Queen has had in her lifetime, however it’s thought that she’s owned over 30. Many of these are believed to have been descended from her first ever corgi, received as a birthday gift in 1944.
On her 18th birthday, Princess Elizabeth was given her very own Corgi named Susan, and has owned more than 30 corgis and dorgis since. pic.twitter.com/8p5Z43hk5LApril 17, 2020
Who was the Queen's first corgi?
For many animal-lovers their first pet will forever hold a special place in their heart and the same could well be said for the Queen and her first corgi, Susan. She was the birthday gift that sparked the Queen’s most iconic hobby and is understood to have been given to the then-Princess Elizabeth by her parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, when she turned 18 years old in 1944.
Of all the Queen’s corgis she’s owned over the years, Susan is perhaps one of the most prominent and well-known dogs. It’s been claimed Her Majesty even brought her on her honeymoon with Prince Philip, though it didn’t seem to go down quite so well with her new husband. The late Duke of Edinburgh was said to not have been particularly fond of the “yappy” animals, unlike his beloved wife.
As revealed by Express.co.uk (opens in new tab), after many happy years Susan reportedly died at Sandringham House in January 1959. It’s said that she was laid to rest and commemorated with a headstone designed personally by the monarch.
Despite her passing, however, Susan’s genes lived on long afterwards as the Queen has bred many corgis over the years. Her Majesty is understood to have decided against breeding more corgis after a final litter descended from Susan was born in 2003. Holly and Willow were two of these puppies and they both featured alongside Candy in the Queen’s 90th birthday portraits.
Why does the Queen love corgis so much?
Whilst the Queen hasn’t publicly declared the exact reason behind her love of corgis, it could be significant that she got her first, Susan, as a gift from her parents. As reported by Metro.co.uk (opens in new tab), the Queen and her late sister Princess Margaret were supposedly enamored with the corgis owned by the Marquess of Bath during their childhood. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth then owned their own corgi, Dookie, who was brought home when Princess Elizabeth was just seven years old.
Meet PJ the corgi, our Jubilee emoji!PJ will appear whenever you use #PlatinumJubilee #HM70 #PlatinumPartyatthePalace ⁰#PlatinumJubileePageant ⁰or #TheBigJubileeLunch and we’re hoping that as many of you as possible will use PJ to help celebrate the Jubilee here on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/UyNVwCN9n9May 26, 2022
They then gave her Susan years later and it could simply be that the breed of Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a favorite of the Queen due to their nostalgic connection with her late parents and her own childhood. Either way, Her Majesty has remained closely linked with these cute dogs throughout her life.
So intricately connected are they that as the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 celebrations draw closer, a corgi has even been created out of flowers ahead of the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. And there’s more exciting news as the Royal Family Twitter account announced the release of a new Jubilee emoji - PJ the corgi. PJ will appear whenever fans use the hashtags #PlatinumJubilee, #HM70, #PlatinumPartyatthePalace, #PlatinumJubileePageant or #TheBigJubileeLunch.
Reminiscent of the Queen's corgis, this new PJ emoji is a lovely way to mark her 70 year milestone.

Emma is a Senior Lifestyle Writer with six years of experience working in digital publishing. Her specialist areas including literature, the British Royal Family and knowing all there is to know about the latest TV shows on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and every streaming service out there. When she’s not writing about the next unmissable show to add to your to-watch list or delving into royal protocol, you can find Emma cooking and watching yet more crime dramas.
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