King and Queen present royal title to a goat
To mark his first visit to Guernsey as monarch, Tamsin, an eight-year-old Golden Guernsey goat, was presented in a special ceremony to the King and Queen.
Tuesday 16 July 2024 17:55, UK
The King has presented honours to those from all walks of life, but this was a first... presenting a royal title to a goat.
To mark his first visit to Guernsey as monarch, Tamsin, an eight-year-old Golden Guernsey goat, was presented in a special ceremony to King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Tamsin's owner, nine-year-old Joe Corr, then helped the King put a bell around the goat's neck to ceremonially award the breed with a royal title.
Afterwards, Joe explained to Sky News how it was a moment he'd never forget, and how he'd washed Tasmin in Head & Shoulders shampoo to make sure she looked her best.
The rare honour for the entire rare breed now means that they'll officially be known around the world as Royal Golden Guernsey's.
Royal titles are given sparingly and are so special they even have to be signed off by the Cabinet Office, with strict standards applied.
The breed has a fascinating history having been hidden indoors from the Nazis during the Second World War to save them from being slaughtered.
The King and Queen were on the second day of their two-day tour of the Channel Islands.
The crowds to see them were huge, taking advantage of the extra bank holiday and their first opportunity to see the royal couple.
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Queen manages substantial walkabout despite ankle sprain
As they took to the stage at St Peter Port for a special outside sitting of Guernsey's parliament, it became noticeable the Queen had a bandage on her right ankle.
Despite having an ankle sprain, she still managed a substantial walkabout, appearing to use an umbrella as a walking stick, as she tried a host of local foods, including some cheese which she was given as a gift ahead of her 77th birthday tomorrow.
It feels as though the couple are keen to make the most of getting out to meet the public as much as possible especially after their visits were restricted at the start of the year due to the King's cancer diagnosis.
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Even as he continues his treatment they've had a particularly busy couple of months.
Tomorrow they'll attend the state opening of parliament in London. But it's understood a summer break for them both isn't far away.