When being a three-month-old puppy, Beth, a Jack Russell terrier, was adopted by Camilla in 2011 from the UK animal rescue center Battersea Dogs And Cats Home. In an interview with BBC Radio 5, Camilla recalled that Beth had “been moved from pillar to post and dumped,” per Nine News.

“We thought it would be nice for her to have a friend,” she said. In 2012, Camilla adopted another dog, Bluebell, from the same shelter.

The dogs were loyal companions to Camilla during a period of major life changes: in 2022, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her husband King Charles III became the throne and she became Queen Consort. Recently, the royal family suffered from a major personal crisis as the king was diagnosed with canc3r.

“They are both colourful characters and now I cannot imagine my life, my home or my sofas without them,” Camilla told Country Life magazine in 2022.

Rest in Peace, Beth: Camilla “Heartbroken”

Sadly, Beth was recently diagnosed with an untreatable tumor, and Camilla made the difficult decision to put the dog down this weekend. The Queen was reportedly “heartbroken” by her dog’s passing.

The news was confirmed by an official statement from Buckingham Palace.

“A sad farewell to Beth, the Queen’s much-loved companion from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home who brought such joy, whether on walkies, helping on official duties, or curled up by the fire,” the statement read.

“Our thoughts are with Their Majesties at this time, we know how difficult it is to lose a beloved pet and Beth was very special indeed.”

Rest in peace to sweet rescue dog Beth, who was a beloved loyal companion to Queen Camilla all these years Our thoughts go out to the royal family after this sad loss.