The Royal Family are known for having a huge love of farm animals, anything from pigs and chickens to sheep and cows - and they are particularly fond of the rarer breeds.
It s no secret that Queen Elizabeth II was a huge animal lover with her affection for her beloved corgis and horses notable. Here, FEMAIL looks back at the animals that lit up her life.
Weekend magazine shares the stories behind a selection of photos of the Queen with animals, including a Shetland pony she was given by her grandfather King George V.