The Queen's Corgi: On Purpose

€˜Wouldn€t it be wonderful if newspapers did more to share stories and insights that were really meaningful? Things that might help people lead more purposeful lives.€ The Queen glanced over at him, uncertainly. €˜Tricky business, persuading the media to lift their sights from terror and trivia. Every one of us has tried.€ Pushing myself up so that I was balancing on my rear end, I fixed Kate with a pleading expression. She was a soft touch when it came to scones. There was a pause while the family glanced in my direction. Before Kate said, €˜Well, not every family member.€

Rescued from unscrupulous breeders who plan to destroy him because of his floppy ear, when the Queen€s littlest corgi arrives at Windsor Castle, he finds himself in a world of red carpets, gilded chambers €“ and not a pile of dirty laundry to be seen.

Charming his way into the affections of the royal household, Nelson offers a dog€s-eye view of life with the Queen. He eavesdrops on her encounters with celebrities, philanthropists and advisers, catching rare insights into the secrets of a purposeful life. Through one of Her Majesty€s most mysterious advisers, he discovers how the ancient ways and powerful symbols continue to exert a transformative presence. He also becomes familiar with the Queen€s most surprising quality: her gentle but firm expectation that everyone she encounters is striving to be the best that they can be.

The Queen€s Corgi bursts with zest, humour and adventure. Romping through the litany of Nelson€s misdemeanours are a warm-heartedness and deep wisdom sure to delight anyone who has known the smiling face and warm tongue of a dog. It is not by chance that you hold this book in your hands.