Meghan & Harry's backing for UK beagle test ban

Duchess tells dog's rescuer of 'complete support' for mission

- HALINA WATTS

PRINCE Harry and Meghan are backing an end to the use of beagles for testing and the closure of facilities that breed dogs for the purpose.

The couple revealed this week they had adopted seven-year-old beagle Mamma Mia - one of 4,000 dogs rescued from a US site in Cumberland, Virginia, which has since been closed.

Beagle Freedom Project, which saved Mamma Mia and gained the support of the Duke and Duchess, is now hoping to win a campaign to close UK breeding site MBR Acres.

Project director Shannon Keith said: "The Duchess, when she called me, said she's been supporting Beagle Freedom Project for years and completely supports our mission.