The Golden Guernsey Goat breed were granted their Royal title in 2024 becoming formally known as the Royal Golden Guernsey Goat

It is the first time in recent history that the protected title has been granted to a livestock breed. The title applies to all Golden Guernsey goats on the island and elsewhere in the world.

King Charles and Queen Camilla met Tamsin the goat owned by Rebecca Martin, representing the Golden Guernsey breed, at Les Cotils and she was presented with the royal title.

For more information about the Royal title:

A golden bell for a Royal Golden Guernsey Goat | Guernsey Press

Royal Golden Guernseys in the United Kingdom originally came from goats imported from the Channel Islands.

They are raised for milk but do not produce as much as the larger dairy breeds. Butterfat and protein levels are generally the same as most other breeds.

They are suitable for those without grazing, who do not have a very large plot of land, and who want to give their family wholesome milk, produced at home.

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