Queen's writes condolence letter for owner of dead dog

The Queen felt so sorry for a pensioner whose beloved pet dog had died she wrote to him to cheer him up.

The dog-loving monarch's letter to Stan Lee, 95, said she was 'so sorry' to hear of the death of his 13-year-old dog, Teddy.

The Japanese Chin died of shock after a fall from a bed at Mr Lee's home in Tiverton, Devon. Mr Lee wrote to Buckingham Palace about his grief and within a week received a reply from Her Majesty.



Lady-in-waiting Jennifer Gordont Lennox, who replied on behalf of the sovereign, said: 'The Queen wishes me to write and thank you for your letter.

'Her Majesty was so sorry to learn of the death of your little dog, Teddy, and can understand how much you will miss his faithful companionship. The Queen was very sorry too, to hear of the other difficulties you have had to face, but glad to know that you have received so much support from your friends.

'Her Majesty was touched by your letter, and I am to thank you again for writing to The Queen at this time.'