Her Majesty the British Shorthair Is Unimpressed by Her Rubies
Few faces suit a crown quite like this one. The cream British Shorthair has a perfectly round face, plush cheeks and wide copper eyes, and her gold crown is set with red and blue jewels that catch the candlelight. A heavy necklace of pearls and rubies lies over a dark blue gown, and a thick ermine cape with black spots spreads across her shoulders. The slightly cracked paint around her makes the whole scene feel centuries old. Her pale cream fur is painted so softly that it almost looks like velvet itself, and a faint glint of light sits in each of her eyes.
British Shorthairs are famous for exactly this stately look, with a dense, plush coat, a sturdy body and a calm temperament. They tend to be affectionate without being clingy, often preferring to sit beside you rather than on top of you, and many enjoy a quiet routine. Their thick fur sheds more than it looks, so a weekly brush helps. Because they are a solid, big-boned breed, watching portion sizes and keeping up gentle play keeps them at a healthy weight; your vet can help set the right goal.
The queen does not look particularly impressed by her jewelry, which is probably the most royal thing about her. She seems to expect fine things as a matter of course, and to be mildly puzzled when anyone else is surprised.
