Caesar (dog)

Caesar has been the subject of paintings, and a hand crafted hardstone model created by the House of Fabergé.

"[3] Caesar frequently caused problems for the King, escaping in Marienbad whilst chasing white peafowl and on another occasion killing rabbits owned by Lord Redesdale's daughters.

Caesar was at the King's side on the Norfolk estate when the initial wax models were revealed by the company.

The finished model did not arrive until after the King's death, and was purchased by Dame Margaret Greville (for £35 (equivalent to £1,562 in 2023)), who gave the figure to Queen Alexandra.

The painting entitled Silent Sorrow, features Caesar resting his head on the King's favourite chair.

Despite her previous dislike of the dog, the Queen took an interest in the terrier's care and tended to spoil him with treats, confessing to a friend that she was making up for the King being so strict towards him.

[2] The Fabergé figurine now forms part of the Royal Collection, while Caesar was included in the tomb effigies of the King and Queen in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Caesar, accompanied by a highlander, at the King's funeral procession
Caesar's grave at Marlborough House