Once upon a time, Elizabeth of York was a little princess who enjoyed playing with the family dogs. When she turned 18, her father gave her a puppy of her own, named Susan. Susan, a Pembroke Welsh corgi, became Elizabeth’s constant companion. She was supportive when Elizabeth joined a women’s regiment during WWII. Susan stowed away in the bridal carriage taking the princess to be married, and she comforted Elizabeth when her father died. Soon Elizabeth was crowned queen. After Susan’s death, she owned a succession of corgis and regarded them as family.
This books shares the lovely tale of Queen Elizabeth and her loyal corgi Susan and the dogs who followed. Her constant companions, the Queen had over 30 corgis throughout her life. The book includes Susan’s family tree in addition to Queen Elizabeth's. If you like corgis, this book is for you!
--reviewed by Melissa