Alice Arnold and Clare Balding are making a sizable family move to the countryside, but Clare admits that she will struggle with one aspect of it.
Clare Balding admits she will feel “upset” as she prepares to make a big personal change with wife Alice Arnold. The couple are planning a major “house clear-out” in the coming months as they prepare to swap their London life for the countryside.
The couple currently reside in Chiswick. Their Tibetan terrier Archie was once walked around Chiswick House and along the Thames towpath.
However the couple faced a heart-wrenching moment in 2020 when they had to have their beloved pet put down. The TV star says he left a “dog-shaped hole in their hearts” ever since.
Clare, 54, will now have the freedom to adopt a new furry friend. The self-proclaimed “hoarder” will need to address a significant cleanout first.
Clare said, “I’m not very tidy,” when talking to Woman and Home about her worst habits. And I occasionally hoard things. We are going to do a significant house cleanout ahead of a move, which will really upset me because I don’t like getting rid of things.
Clare is optimistic that moving away from London’s hustle and bustle will create a “good environment” for a new dog. She stated in a statement to The Times that she wanted to leave London because one of the main benefits was having a little more room and protection from the road, making it a good dog environment.
It’s our plan, which will likely be implemented in the spring once we’ve settled in. I’m happy to see a dog back in our lives.
Clare had previously told MailOnline how she longs for “everything a dog brings” to her world, from crisp winter walks to the “enthusiastic greeting” Archie would give her when she came home from work.
She called Archie the “perfect dog” because of his non-moulting fur, which was essential for Alice, who has dog allergies. Clare, who presents Crufts on Channel 4, said: “Tibetan terriers are small enough to pick up but strong enough to go on long walks.
“They are intelligent, loyal and full of character. They are good guard dogs but don’t yap without cause.”
In Clare’s autobiography Isle of Dogs, Alice stated that one of the “original commitments” she made early on their relationship was to let her wife have a four-legged friend, vowing to “never go back” on it. The former Radio 4 host states that Clare will eventually have to take long walks without a lead in her hand.
Clare shot to stardom on BBC National Radio in the 1990s, with stints on Radio One, Radio Two and Radio 4 as well as 5Live. She has broadcast from sporting occasions such as the Olympic Games and Wimbledon throughout her career.
Clare has also fronted Channel 4 Racing, including coverage of Royal Ascot, and even hosted her own programme, The Clare Balding Show on BT Sport and BBC Two. Currently, she hosts Ramblings, a Radio 4 series about the great outdoors.
Source: Mirror
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