The oldest town in the province of Drenthe, Coevorden developed around a castle strategically located at a ford along the route connecting Münster and Groningen. In the 17th century, Coevorden underwent significant reconstruction into a fortified city by the Dutch military strategist Menno van Coehoorn. The layout of concentric polygonal streets and a star-shaped outer moat remain intact to this day.
Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong affection for dogs was well-known. She owned dozens of Welsh corgis, her favorite breed, and was regularly seen with them loyally by her side. The breed, known for its distinctive short legs and pointy ears, has become synonymous with the monarch.