Paul O’Grady has admitted Camilla “shocks everybody” with her behaviour towards him. The ITV presenter will be joined by the Royal Family member for the Christmas special of For the Love of Dogs this year.
Speaking to the Daily Mail‘s Richard Eden, Paul said: “Camilla’s a really funny woman — you can have a great laugh with her and you don’t feel like you’re on ceremony. I always get a big hug and kiss from her, too, which always shocks everybody.”
Looking ahead to the show, Paul said: “In the 11 years that I’ve been filming at Battersea, I’ve never known it so busy. What is worrying is, there are a lot of dogs in here who would be classed as hard to home. Dogs with disabilities, blind dogs, you name it, we have got them in here at the moment.”
Announcing Camilla joining the show previously, Paul commented: “A lovely lady who’s passionate about dogs. There was a competition to see whose dog would run straight to their owner ignoring the food, squeaky toys, etc put in their way.
“The Duchess’s dog ran straight to her, ignoring the temptation put in her way whilst Sausage headed straight for the press and photographers not a bit interested in the competition. She was obviously more interested in raising her profile and posing for the paps. A great day and the episode will be out later this year.”
In the hour-long episode, The Queen Consort hosts a garden party at Clarence House to celebrate Battersea’s anniversary before joining Paul at Battersea’s Brands Hatch site in Kent. Together they will meet some of the dogs struggling to be rehomed and assist with their treatment and care, in the hope of finding them a happy-ever-after home of their own in time for Christmas.
ITV will celebrate 160 years of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home with a one-off special episode of the award-winning series, airing over the festive season.
