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THE Queen is down to her last dog after the death of her beloved dorgi Vulcan.

He passed away at Windsor Castle, leaving her with only one ageing pooch called Candy.

The Queen in the private grounds of Windsor Castle on the steps at the rear of the East Terrace and East Garden with four of her dogs: clockwise from top left Willow (corgi), Vulcan (dorgie), Candy (dorgie) and Holly (corgi)
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The Queen in the private grounds of Windsor Castle on the steps at the rear of the East Terrace and East Garden with four of her dogs: clockwise from top left Willow (corgi), Vulcan (dorgie), Candy (dorgie) and Holly (corgi)Credit: Annie Leibovitz/ Trunk Archive

The 94-year-old monarch is said to be “upset” at the loss. She decided to stop breeding dogs in 2018 as she did not want to leave any behind when she dies. 

There were also fears she might trip.

News of Vulcan’s death of “old age” comes only days after Prince William and Kate lost their nine-year-old dog Lupo. It is not believed the two dog deaths are connected.

A palace source said: “Clearly the loss of a loved pet is upsetting.” 

Vulcan was a cross between a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and a dachshund. It is believed the pet was buried at Windsor. Vulcan and Candy featured on the front of Vanity Fair with the Queen in 2018.

The Queen is known as a corgi lover and has owned 30, all descended from Susan — an 18th birthday present.

In April 2018 Willow, a 14th-generation descendant, was put down after a cancer-like illness. The Queen’s last corgi Whisper died six months later.

Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle with one of her corgis in 1952
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Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle with one of her corgis in 1952Credit: Corbis - Getty
Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince George and their beloved dog Lupo
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Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, with Prince George and their beloved dog LupoCredit: Handout - Getty

Her most famous pooch Monty, who appeared in her 2012 Olympics film with James Bond, died only weeks after filming.

An insider said: “Anyone who has owned a dog knows how sad it is to lose them.” 

Buckingham Palace did not want to comment.

The Queen's corgis had a starring role in her 2012 Olympics film with James Bond
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The Queen's corgis had a starring role in her 2012 Olympics film with James Bond
The Queen's corgis, including Vulcan (Right hand side darkest coat), being dried after a walk in Balmoral from the Our Queen documentary, shown in 2013
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The Queen's corgis, including Vulcan (Right hand side darkest coat), being dried after a walk in Balmoral from the Our Queen documentary, shown in 2013
All of the Queen’s corgis have descended from Susan
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All of the Queen’s corgis have descended from SusanCredit: Getty
The Queen's love of corgis is well documented over the years
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The Queen's love of corgis is well documented over the yearsCredit: Corbis - Getty
Her majesty walking her corgis at the Windsor Horse Trials in 1980
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Her majesty walking her corgis at the Windsor Horse Trials in 1980Credit: PA:Press Association
The Queen’s former chef reveals her corgis had their own 'a la carte menu'

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