Sunday October 9, 2022, the royal family gave news of Emma, Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite pony, on social networks. The latter had caused emotion during the funeral of the monarch.
- Emma was the favorite pony of Queen Elizabeth II who rode her for more than 15 years in the gardens of Windsor Castle.
- The pony was present at the funeral of the monarch organized on September 19, 2022.
- According to the royal family, Emma will stay in Windsor, where a team is looking after her good health.
On Monday, September 19, 2022, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II were held in Westminster Abbey, London. For the occasion, the royal family as well as leaders from around the world had attended this sad event. Among the guests of honor were Muick and Sandythe Queen’s last two corgis, but also Emma, her favorite pony.
After an initial ceremony in London, the Queen’s coffin was escorted to Wellington’s Arch and then to Windsor Castle. It was in front of this residence that the monarch’s faithful animals stood, who came to pay their last respects. Emma, the black pony of the mother of King Charles III was accompanied by the butler Terry Pendry and had attracted attention. In effect, a scarf decorated with horses sat in his saddle. A symbolic detail since it was one of the many scarves used by Elizabeth II to ride a horse so as not to damage her hairstyle.
The royal family gives news of their pony Emma
A few days after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the royal family wanted to give news of his favorite pony. On the Instagram account “The Royal Family“A beautiful photo of Emma was released on Sunday, October 9. In the caption, fans of the monarch who died at the age of 96 could read: “For the past fifteen years, Queen Elizabeth has regularly ridden Emma for light exercise in the gardens of Windsor Castle, during Her Majesty’s private time“.
The one who was a great horse riding enthusiast from an early age did not hesitate to ride a pony in Windsor Gardens whenever she had the opportunity. An activity that she had finally had to stop because of her health problems. According to information disclosed by the royal family, the black pony “will continue to be loved and cared for at the Royal Mews, Windsor, and regularly exercised by her small, dedicated team“.
For their part, the Queen’s last two corgis, Muick and Sandy, were adopted by her son, Prince Andrew, after his death. It is moreover the favorite son of Elizabeth II who had offered the two puppies a few months apart. According to the sovereign’s dresser Angela Kelly, the two dogs then brought her much comfort during the pandemic and containment.