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Emily Maitlis was one of the most highly paid and powerful stars at the BBC – and with that power came the privilege to take her beloved whippet into the Corporation's London headquarters.

First dog Toto will feature in the wedding of the prime minister and his fiancee Jodie Haydon, part of a trend where pets are part of the family - especially on the big day.