Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall shares a surprise photo with her dog Beth for her 75th birthday

Chris Jackson/Clarence House/Twitter Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Beth

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has shared a new photo celebrating her 75th birthday — with a little help from her rescue dog, Beth!

After the palace released a new portrait of Camilla by Chris Jackson over the weekend, Prince Charles and Camilla’s social media surprised royal fans with another photo on Sunday to thank them for their well wishes. Also in Jackson’s image, Camilla’s puppy sits on her lap outside in the garden of her home in Raymill, Wiltshire – and Beth is clearly a professional model, looking directly into the camera for the photo.

“Thank you for all your kind messages and well wishes on the Duchess of Cornwall’s 75th birthday today!” they wrote alongside the snap.

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Camilla adopted her two Jack Russell terriers, Beth and Bluebell, from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home – and Beth has joined Camilla on many occasions on royal outings.

In December 2020, Beth helped Camilla unveil a plaque to officially open new kennels at the animal charity. The king took his chicken, which grabbed a sausage attached to the blue curtain covering the board with its mouth and pulled at it, revealing dedication like never before.

Beth also accompanied Camilla’s visit to the Battersea Brand Hatch Center in Ash, which provides a calmer environment for cats and dogs struggling to cope with London city life, back in February. The pair were challenged to take on Battersea Ambassador Paul O’Grady and his pup Sausage in ‘Temptation Alley’ where dogs are rewarded for ignoring toys and treats between them and their owner.

“What could go wrong?” Camilla joked before their turn.

Beth went straight to Camilla when called and they were rewarded with a ‘Winner’ trophy!

Steve Parsons – WPA Pool/Getty Beth and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

In addition to the new portrait, Camilla marked her birthday by guest editing and gracing the cover Life in the countryside the July issue of the magazine. Camilla beat Kate Middleton to get behind the camera for the cover photo.

Conformable telegraph, Life in the countryside editor Mark Hedges asked Camilla if she had any thoughts on the photos.

“She immediately said, ‘Oh, I’d love for Catherine to do it,'” Hedges said. “I spent the next three or four minutes trying to think of a professional photographer named Catherine. Then suddenly I understood what he meant – one of the most amazing things that could happen. I found it to be one of the easiest nods to.”

Camilla previously said British Vogue that her birthday will be a low-key affair.

“There won’t be much of a celebration,” she said. “I’m going to spend it with my family and some friends.”

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Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

On Monday, Camilla and Prince Charles headed to the Cornwall region for a three-day visit. As Queen Elizabeth’s heir, Prince Charles holds both the titles of Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall. Instead of the Princess of Wales, Camilla has been known as the Duchess of Cornwall since their marriage in 2005.

They started their visit in the fishing village of Mousehole. Amidst the UK heatwave, they both sported sunglasses as they toured Newlyn Harbour. Camilla also carried a parasol to stay out of the sun.

But the best way to beat the heat is with ice cream! The duo apparently shared a few during their day out on the town.