The Duchess of Cornwall birthday has taken over the internet; she named an adorable donkey foal as part of her birthday trip to commemorate a charity’s 50th anniversary. The filly was born at the Donkey Sanctuary in Devon three week ago after her mother was taken in by the charity as her owner could no longer care for her. The Duchess, who turned 72, named the foal Sweet Pea.
She was also treated to a rendition of “Happy Birthday” by three-year-old Jacob Leney, whose mother Naomi works at the sanctuary. “The Duchess of Cornwall’s visit today was an opportunity to celebrate our landmark achievements over the last 50 years — from our foundation as a charity rescuing UK donkeys from neglect and abuse to a global leader for equine welfare, research, and veterinary care,” said chief executive Mike Baker.
“It was also an opportunity to take stock of the massive challenges in a world where the suffering of animals remains abhorrent. I introduced Her Royal Highness to members of the International Coalition for Working Equids (ICWE), an organization established to work with the World Organisation for Animal Health.
ICWE is comprised of leading non-governmental organizations including the Donkey Sanctuary, Brooke, SPANA and World Horse Welfare.” he added. The duchess was given a framed photo of the newly-named foal as well as a set of the Donkey Sanctuary Monopoly game as a birthday gift.