Queen Elizabeth's Carriage Horses Are Off-Duty and Thriving
While the Windsors are away, the horses will play. With the royal family working from home for the foreseeable future amid the COVID-19 outbreak, ceremonial events are being canceled, postponed, and rethought—leaving their equine employees with plenty of off time.
The royals' official Twitter account shared photos of Queen Elizabeth's carriage horses running wild and free on the grounds of Hampton Court Palace, seeming to thoroughly enjoy their vacation. "The Queen’s carriage horses are turned out at Hampton Court Palace, where they will remain whilst they are not required for official duties," it read. Turned out? More like turned up!
The Queen’s carriage horses are turned out at Hampton Court Palace, where they will remain whilst they are not required for official duties.
There are two types of carriage horse - Cleveland Bays & Windsor Greys. All the horses are named by The Queen.
📷Rui, Tyrone, & St. Ives pic.twitter.com/7h7xoJQE7k— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 28, 2020
These noble creatures, free from social distancing restraints, appear to be joyously galloping within six feet of one another. What a world.
They're not the only royal-adjacent animals living their best lives these days, during a period of extreme consternation from their human companions. Just earlier this month, the Queen was seen driving to Windsor amid the outbreak, with one of her dorgis (dachshund-corgi mixes) sitting dutifully beside her.
Like many other dogs right now, the Queen's canines have no idea why she's keeping them so close, or staying home with them. They probably just think she loves them so much that she can't bear to part with them, which, fair. Who could leave those lovable little faces?! Only a monster, honestly.
With so much chaos going on, even in royal circles, it's reassuring that the Windsors' animals—dogs, horses, and others—are at least enjoying the good life.
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