02 May 2023

Horse with royal approval joins Adoption Scheme

Redwings is inviting animal lovers to celebrate the King’s Coronation by sponsoring a very special horse, whose miracle birth was welcomed by HRH the Queen.

Monarch was named in honour of the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee last April when he was born safely at the Sanctuary to mum Majesty. Majesty was injured whilst pregnant with him after being hit by a car at Tilbury Docks in Essex. No owner could be traced so Redwings offered her a forever home.

The arrival of Monarch, now a young horse whose personality matches his enormous size, was met with ‘good wishes’ from the palace in a treasured letter to Redwings.

While not such a little boy anymore, take a look at the moment Monarch and Majesty were turned out on grass for the first time together last summer.

Lynn Cutress, chief executive, said: “We wrote to the Queen to tell her about Monarch’s birth and he and his mother’s naming in her honour, and were thrilled to receive a wonderful letter thanking us for the ‘touching gesture’ in reply.

“This special boy – who is nearly as tall as his mum already – is still only young and we don’t yet know what impact his poor mum’s experiences may have had on him. He is currently living at one of our private sanctuary sites whilst he has his youngster training and we ensure he doesn’t have any long-term health issues. However, we hope he will one day live in the spotlight at one of our visitor centres.

“Monarch is one of the youngest horses ever to join the Adoption Scheme, so this will be a unique opportunity to follow his growth, new experiences, training and triumphs!

“Making him available for adoption to celebrate the King’s Coronation seems very fitting for this royal boy’s journey so far.”

As a sponsor of Monarch, you will receive regular printed updates, including a beautiful photo to treasure, and emails four times a year with news of his life at Redwings. Monarch’s adoption pack is still being created and will be sent out for adopters to enjoy as soon as it’s ready.

You can adopt Monarch online today or call our friendly team on 01508 505246.