The Queen has a long-held fondness for corgis, established in her youth. She has owned more than 30 during her reign; her first was Susan, who was given to her as a present on her 18th birthday.

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Princess Elizabeth watching Prince Charles playing in his toy car while at Balmoral, 28 September 1952.

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