The fate of the late Queen’s beloved corgis has been quietly
resolved after weeks of speculation following the Andrew
Mountbatten-Windsor’s departure from Royal Lodge.

Sandy and Muick, the last two corgis owned by Queen Elizabeth
II, have recently been spotted at Sandringham, indicating that they
have followed Mountbatten-Windsor north after his eviction from his
Windsor home.

In February, the dogs were photographed being exercised on the
Norfolk estate near Wood Farm, where Andrew is temporarily residing
while renovation work is carried out on Marsh Farm, his intended
longer-term accommodation. The Sandringham estate is privately
owned by the King, who is understood to be meeting the costs of his
brother’s new arrangements.

Uncertainty had surrounded the corgis’ future after Andrew and
his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, were required to leave Royal
Lodge. Although divorced since 1996, the pair had continued living
together at the property for many years. Buckingham Palace
initially stated only that the dogs would “remain with the family”,
declining to clarify precisely where they would live.

Sandy and Muick were given to the late Queen during the Covid
pandemic and were later entrusted to Andrew and the Duchess
following her death in September 2022. The Queen’s affection for
corgis was well known; she owned more than 30 over her lifetime and
ensured they remained a familiar presence in royal households.

In the years since the Queen’s death, Andrew and Sarah had
appeared to take a leading role in caring for the dogs, frequently
sharing updates and photographs on social media. On the anniversary
of the Queen’s passing last year, she described looking after the
animals as “an honour” and a daily reminder of their shared
memories.

However, recent reports have confirmed that the corgis are now
settled in Norfolk alongside Andrew. He is said to be spending much
of his time privately at Sandringham as scrutiny continues over
allegations connected to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein.
The King has previously expressed concern at matters relating to
his brother’s conduct and made clear that any inquiries are for
Andrew himself to address.