Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, has hit back at claims she was planning to clone the late Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis and sell them on a reality TV show.
A report in The Mail on Sunday alleged Ferguson, 66, was “involved in talks” in 2023 to clone and sell the dogs “to other dog lovers around the world,” with Ferguson meeting executives from Halcyon Studios and other companies in the US.
But Ferguson, who is the ex-wife of disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has since rejected the accusation in a statement on Monday.
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Sarah Ferguson hits back at claims she was planning to clone the late Queens corgis and sell them on TV. (Instagram)
“Ms Ferguson regularly receives varied TV offers and proposals – often for reality shows which she always declines,” Ferguson’s representative said in a statement to People.
“To be absolutely clear, she declined the proposal regarding a reality TV show involving the late Queen’s corgis.
“She received the proposal following some initial conversations with Halcyon media to discuss a potential program on dogs generally.
“But conversations ended following her declining the opportunity suggested.”
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The late Queen reportedly owned more than 30 corgis during her reign and loved the breed. (Annie Leibovitz exclusively for Vanity Fair via AP)
Ferguson previously took charge of caring for the Queen’s corgis, Sandy and Muick, alongside her ex following the monarch’s death in September 2022.
Another idea for a separate show was Fergie being a “champion for the corgis,” it has been claimed, but the exact production company behind that is unclear.
A separate statement to The Daily Mail read in part: “If she had briefly seemed enthusiastic, that is just who Sarah is. Sarah never had any intention of monetising the corgis.
“She had been looking at doing a TV show about dogs for many years, long before she had the corgis and long before she was introduced to Halcyon Studios. She owns other types of dogs also. Any resulting show would never have been about the corgis alone.”
The late Queen reportedly owned more than 30 corgis during her reign.
In 2025, Ferguson shared a post and update with her followers on Instagram about the late Queen’s beloved corgis.
“Today marks three years since the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II,” Ferguson wrote.
“Her Majesty will be forever loved, always missed, and never forgotten.
“Not a day goes by when I don’t think of the kindness I was unstintingly shown in good times and bad.
She took charge of caring for the Queen’s corgis Sandy and Muick alongside her ex Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. (@sarahferguson15 via Instagram)
“Caring for Her Majesty’s beloved corgis is an honour and a daily reminder of the times we shared together.”
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