{"id":172649,"date":"2026-03-23T21:47:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T21:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/172649\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T21:47:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T21:47:24","slug":"sarah-ferguson-denies-claims-she-proposed-cloning-queen-elizabeths-corgis-for-reality-tv-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/172649\/","title":{"rendered":"Sarah Ferguson Denies Claims She Proposed Cloning Queen Elizabeth\u2019s Corgis for Reality TV Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>2 min read<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"body-dropcap css-1r5mo5b emevuu60\">After Queen Elizabeth passed away in September 2022, her  two remaining corgis, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a41154306\/queen-elizabeths-corgis-prince-andrew\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a41154306\/queen-elizabeths-corgis-prince-andrew\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Sandy and Muick,\" data-node-id=\"0.1\" class=\"body-link css-wwtvcb emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sandy and Muick,<\/a> were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a41154306\/queen-elizabeths-corgis-prince-andrew\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a41154306\/queen-elizabeths-corgis-prince-andrew\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"being cared for\" data-node-id=\"0.3\" class=\"body-link css-wwtvcb emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">being cared for<\/a> by former Prine Andrew (now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">This weekend, the Daily Mail <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-15667943\/Fergies-plot-clone-Queens-corgis-reality-TV-Just-you-thought-ex-Duchess-sink-lower-reveal-extraordinary-plan-sell-genetic-replicas-monarchs-beloved-pets.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-15667943\/Fergies-plot-clone-Queens-corgis-reality-TV-Just-you-thought-ex-Duchess-sink-lower-reveal-extraordinary-plan-sell-genetic-replicas-monarchs-beloved-pets.html\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"reported\" data-node-id=\"1.2\" class=\"body-link css-wwtvcb emevuu60\">reported<\/a> that the former Duchess of York considered starring in a reality TV show that would revolve around her selling clones of the royal corgis. A reported synopsis read: \u201cWith the help of a team of scientists and investors, Fergie sets up a company called The Queen\u2019s Corgis, which aims to clone the Queen\u2019s corgis and sell them to other dog lovers around the world. But as she dives deeper into the world of genetics and cloning, Fergie realizes that her business venture is not without controversy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The synopsis continues, \u201cAs the series unfolds, viewers will be taken on a journey through the fascinating world of genetics and cloning, as well as the inner workings of the royal family. They will witness the highs and lows of Fergie\u2019s business venture, and see how her determination and resilience are put to the test.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Now, her representative has gone on the record denying that Ferguson ever considered this series, saying in a statement to <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/sarah-fergusons-rep-denies-claims-of-cloning-queen-elizabeths-corgis-11931845\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/people.com\/sarah-fergusons-rep-denies-claims-of-cloning-queen-elizabeths-corgis-11931845\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"People\" data-node-id=\"4.1\" class=\"body-link css-wwtvcb emevuu60\">People<\/a>, \u201cMs. Ferguson regularly receives varied TV offers and proposals \u2014 often for reality shows which she always declines,\u201d adding that \u201cto be absolutely clear, she declined the proposal\u2026regarding a reality TV show involving the late Queen\u2019s corgis.\u201d The rep added, \u201cShe received the proposal following some initial conversations with Halcyon media to discuss a potential programme on dogs generally, but conversations ended following her declining the opportunity suggested.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The statement marks the first on-the-record comments from Ferguson year, despite the fact her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a70235801\/sarah-ferguson-charity-closes-epstein\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a70235801\/sarah-ferguson-charity-closes-epstein\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"charity, Sarah\u2019s Trust, closed in February\" data-node-id=\"6.1\" class=\"body-link css-wwtvcb emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">charity, Sarah\u2019s Trust, closed in February<\/a> after the release of the Epstein files, and her ex-husband <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a70417029\/why-prince-andrew-arrested-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a70417029\/why-prince-andrew-arrested-2026\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office that same month\" data-node-id=\"6.3\" class=\"body-link css-wwtvcb emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office that same month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Upon Andrew and Sarah\u2019s eviction from their residence at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a69111027\/royal-lodge-prince-andrew-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a69111027\/royal-lodge-prince-andrew-facts\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Royal Lodge\" data-node-id=\"7.1\" class=\"body-link css-wwtvcb emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Royal Lodge<\/a>, Buckingham Palace was vague regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a69250303\/queen-elizabeth-corgis-prince-andrew-sarah-ferguson-royal-lodge\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a69250303\/queen-elizabeth-corgis-prince-andrew-sarah-ferguson-royal-lodge\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"who would keep the dogs\" data-node-id=\"7.3\" class=\"body-link css-wwtvcb emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">who would keep the dogs<\/a>, but upon Andrew\u2019s arrest in February 2026, it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a70435303\/queen-elizabeth-corgis-prince-andrew-sandringham\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/society\/tradition\/a70435303\/queen-elizabeth-corgis-prince-andrew-sandringham\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"was revealed the corgis were living with him\" data-node-id=\"7.5\" class=\"body-link css-wwtvcb emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">was revealed the corgis were living with him<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774302444_745_121b4598-31f9-4716-af00-a68368fb7913_1643729378.file.png\" alt=\"Headshot of Emily Burack\" title=\"Headshot of Emily Burack\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-o0wq4v ev8dhu53\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Emily Burack (she\/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town &amp; Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&amp;C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2 min read After Queen Elizabeth passed away in September 2022, her two remaining corgis, Sandy and Muick,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":172650,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[50892,567,70438,569,568,9,24,63,122,124,123,58803,70437,50891],"class_list":["post-172649","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-collection-royal-family-news","tag-content-type-news","tag-contentid-8c468e05-ccb6-4aa2-8ca3-77c1298706be","tag-displaytype-standard-article","tag-locale-us","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news","tag-read_time-2","tag-shorttitle-fergie-on-claims-she-wanted-to-clone-royal-corgis","tag-subsection-heritage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172649","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=172649"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172649\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/172650"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172649"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=172649"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=172649"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}