Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives ahead of the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England.Photo: Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty
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“The calendar is just awesome, and I’m thrilled to be part of it again,” Collett tells PEOPLE. She adds, “With Haute Dogs, I can be a bit more playful and explorative with ideas.”
The milliner, who attracted world fame after she was approached to work with Alexander McQueen for the coronation, was part of the very first Haute Dogs calendar back in 2018.
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The Princess of Wales, 42, has strong ties to Wimbledon. A keen tennis player herself, in 2016 she officially became the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, taking over the post from the lateQueen Elizabeth. And the Wales family of five, including Kate, husbandPrince William, 42, and kidsPrince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6, are dog lovers too, introducing their black cocker spaniel Orla to the world in 2022.
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“I’m happy to dedicate my time to this because I truly believe we’re not only brightening people’s days with these adorable dog photos but also showing rescue dogs in a new light — and, most importantly, helping to save them in the process,” says Golding, who splits her time between her own studio and her role as Head Millinery Designer atLock & Co., the oldest hat shop in the world.
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Thecrowdfunding campaignruns until Oct. 27, and calendars can bepurchasedand shipped globally until they’re sold out — and this year, for the first time ever, holiday cards are also available to purchase.
source: people.com