The former Duchess of York allegedly angered Prince William after claiming the late Queen Elizabeth II was speaking to her through corgis
Sarah Ferguson(Image: Karwai Tang, WireImagevia Getty Images)
It has been claimed that Sarah Ferguson left Prince William furious after telling a story about the late Queen Elizabeth II at a conference.
The former Duchess of York sparked controversy last year when, speaking at the Creative Woman Platform Forum, she suggested the late monarch was communicating with her through her corgis.
Sarah, 66, said: “I have her dogs…so every morning they come in and go ‘woof woof’ and I’m sure it’s her talking to me.” Sarah and her ex-husband, Andrew, inherited corgis Muick and Sandy following Queen Elizabeth II‘s death in 2022.
However, it has since been alleged in Woman magazine that Prince William, 43, was far from pleased with the way the anecdote was delivered. Royal expert Emily Andrews wrote in the publication: “Prince William was then apparently ‘furious’ that she used this anecdote.”
The corgi controversy comes at a time when scrutiny of Prince William is intensifying, as public interest grows around what kind of monarch he might eventually become, reports the Express.
The Queen’s corgis, Muick and Sandy(Image: Getty)
Speaking to journalist Rob Shuter, one source described William as precisely what the Royal Family requires at this moment — a leader driven by strategy rather than sentiment.
They said: “William is not afraid to make hard calls. And right now, that’s exactly what the Royal Family needs. Charles leads with his heart. William leads with strategy.
“The monarchy is under more pressure than ever. You need someone who can make tough, unpopular decisions. He understands the stakes. This isn’t just family — it’s a business.”
William’s calculated approach in recent years has not gone unnoticed. Former journalist and now PR expert David Yelland has spotted a distinct pattern in the Royal Family’s recent appointments, particularly within communications.
Speaking on his When It Hits The Fan podcast, David highlighted how William’s strategy differs from that of King Charles, who recently brought in Rhiannon Mills, a former royal correspondent for Sky News. By contrast, William appointed Liza Ravenscroft, a senior director at PR firm Edelman, in January 2026.
Prince William(Image: Getty)
David explained that this represented a significant strategic divergence, reflecting William’s future role as head of the Royal Family and his determination to assemble the right team around him.
He said: “Kensington Palace is bringing in PR professionals – people who have handled crises – whereas the Palace, Buckingham Palace, is bringing in journalists. That’s the cultural thing, the fundamental difference we’re talking about here.
“At Kensington Palace, they have a PR plan, they have a strategy because, of course, at some point, William will become King. So, they need to start filling in that sort of PR plan over the next few years.”
Kensington Palace officials have been approached for comment regarding the corgi-based claim.