LONDON. King Charles III has bestowed a royal title on the rare Golden Guernsey Goat breed, in a move that highlights the importance of biodiversity and rare breeds. The breed, known for its connection to the island of Guernsey, will now carry the special title of Royal Golden Guernsey Goat. This honor was granted on Tuesday during the king’s visit to the island in the English Channel.
“Hopefully, this will raise awareness for the breed,” said Rebecca Martin, the owner of eight-year-old Summerville Tamsin, the goat chosen to represent the breed. As he bestowed the honor, King Charles petted the small creature and complimented the shade of its pale blond coat.
The Golden Guernsey Goats are a rare breed and are listed as “at risk” on the Rare Breeds Watchlist. Known for their friendly and docile nature, they are also valued for their good milk production.
Christopher Price, the chief executive of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, emphasized the significance of this recognition. “The honor offers recognition of the breed’s historical significance and its value to biodiversity, the environment, and sustainable food production,” Price said in a statement. “Being choosy in what they eat, their grazing can provide very specific environmental benefits. We are extremely grateful to His Majesty for his continued, greatly valued support for British rare native livestock and equine breeds.”
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