Having a ball! The Duke of Richmond celebrates poodles

The Duke was brought up in a family that owned standard poodles so the breed is close to his heart - Heathcliff O'Malley
The Duke was brought up in a family that owned standard poodles so the breed is close to his heart - Heathcliff O'Malley

Standing on the steps of Goodwood House, the Duke of Richmond is photographed amidst a circle of poodles in anticipation of this year's 'Goodwoof' event.

The event, which ran for the first time in 2022, will take place in The Kennels, Goodwood and seeks to celebrate a different dog breed every year.

The event, which ran for the first time in 2022, will take place in The Kennels - Heathcliff O'Malley
The event, which ran for the first time in 2022, will take place in The Kennels - Heathcliff O'Malley
Goodwoof will run from Saturday 20 May to Sunday 21 May 2023 in the grounds of The Kennels, Goodwood. - Heathcliff O'Malley
Goodwoof will run from Saturday 20 May to Sunday 21 May 2023 in the grounds of The Kennels, Goodwood. - Heathcliff O'Malley

With Goodwoof coining 2023 the 'Year of the Poodle', the Duke of Richmond, who grew up in a family that owned Standard Poodles, takes centre stage in this celebratory photograph.

Goodwoof will run from Saturday 20 May to Sunday 21 May 2023 in the grounds of The Kennels, Goodwood.