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Queen Elizabeth II's dogs, horses and swans are all rehearsing for a parade to mark the jubilee celebrations of Her Majesty's 70 years on the throne.

The puppets have been designed and built by firm Imagineer, working alongside university fashion students.

The animals will form a part of the procession entitled 'The Queen's Favourites', which celebrates her private passions.

Kathi Leahy, Imagineer's artistic director, explains:

The monarch's love of corgis is well-known, having received her first short-legged friend as an 18th birthday present from her parents.

By ancient tradition, all the swans in England are property of the crown.

Some of the 140 cast members taking part will be dressing up as swans from the river Thames.

Chief designer Trudy Rees-Marklew, who's in charge of the costumes and parade floats, is keen for humour to play a role.

An animated figure from the 11th century, legendary personality Lady Godiva, will be boldly striding forth in the procession.

On a much smaller scale will be the compact boat 'Bluebottle', gifted to the young princess and her husband on the occasion of their wedding.

For Jane Hytch, Imagineer's chief executive, catching the Queen's attention is foremost in her mind.

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