The Duchess of Cornwall met a pony on Wednesday who shares a name with her youngest step-son, the Duke of Sussex.
Camilla posed with Harry the Shetland Pony and Ollie the Donkey at a Christmas carol concert in Westminster held in support of working horses and donkeys.
The carol service took place in Guards’ Chapel, with Camilla attending in the capacity of President of Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys.
The Duchess has been President of the equine welfare charity since 2006. Her Royal Highness joined other famous guests at the service including Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton and actor Peter Egan.
The Guards’ Chapel is the only Royal Military Chapel in London, with origins datingback to the construction of Wellington Barracks in 1834. Today, the chapel servesthe Household Division’s seven regiments, including those within the Household Cavalry and the Foot Soldiers.
Brooke work around the world to improve the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules, and the people who depend on them. A keen equine welfare advocateherself, The Duchess has visited Brooke’s work in Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and India.
100 million horses, donkeys and mules are currently working worldwide, earning an income that 600 million people rely on to build better futures for their families.
Brooke works with owners, governments and local policy makers to bring about long lasting change for working horses, donkeys and mules and those who depend on them.
