Portsmouth, Rhode Island: Duke and Duchess of Windsor's Dog's Grave
Beloved mutt of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The Duke abandoned his throne, but not his dog Pookie.
K-9 Instincts Kennel
- Address:
- 837 Wapping Rd, Portsmouth, RI
- Directions:
- K-9 Instincts Kennel, I-195 exit 8. Hwy 24/138 south 13.5 miles, staying with Hwy 138. Left (east) onto Sandy Point Ave. for one-half mile, then right (south) on Wapping Rd for 1.5 miles. The grave is next to the stone wall beside the road; it may have a little British Flag in front of it.
- Hours:
- Private property. Pay your graveside respects quietly. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 401-847-1655
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Duke and Duchess of Windsor's Dog's Grave Pookie's grave is next to the stone wall; the British flag is no longer there.
[Donna Capozzi, 01/05/2009]Pookie, the dog of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor ( King Edward VIII of England and Wallis Simpson) is buried just outside of Newport, Rhode Island, in front of a kennel formerly known as Bow Wow Villa. The grave had a little British Flag in front of it when we visited. The grave is next to the stone wall against the road.
[Bill La Civita, 05/16/2004]Nearby Offbeat Places
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