Queen’s corgis served in order of seniority on butlers’ porcelain and silver dishes, trainer reveals

LONDON — Admirers of the Royal family probably expect the Queen's mealtimes to be dominated by strict protocol about seniority, dinner served on silver and porcelain, and bespoke menus for each member of the family.

But such formality also apply to their dogs.

The Queen's corgis also enjoy an "individually designed menu," served by hand in strict order of each dog's importance, their trainer has disclosed.

Roger Mugford, an animal psychologist and behavioural therapist, said the royal corgis eat homeopathic and herbal remedies along with their favourite foods, which are presented to them by a butler.

In an interview with Town & Country magazine, Mugford revealed details of the lives of the royal pets behind closed doors.

"At feeding times, each dog had an individually designed menu, including an array of homeopathic and herbal remedies," said Mugford, describing a visit to the Queen's inner circle. "Their food was served by a butler in an eclectic collection of battered silver and porcelain dishes.

"As I watched, the Queen got the corgis to sit in a semi-circle around her, and then fed them one by one, in order of seniority. The others just sat and patiently waited their turn."

The Queen got the corgis to sit in a semi-circle around her, and then fed them one by one

The dogs have previously been reported to be fed on a diet that included fillet steak, chicken breast and gravy, with scones crumbled up into their bowls for a treat.

Speaking of the Queen's love of animals, Mugford continued: "The Queen has definite views about how dogs should be cared for: she doesn't tolerate unkindness, and I remember she took a very dim view of President Lyndon B. Johnson picking his dogs up by their ears.

"Dogs are great levellers, and they're not influenced by social status, which must be a great relief to her. No wonder she enjoys being around them."

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