Sarah Ferguson is giving a bone to her critics, who had been buzzing about rumors that the former Duchess of York was planning to clone Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis, Muick and Sandy—two dogs she and her husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adopted after the late monarch's passing in 2022—for an undisclosed reality TV series. However, her representative quickly put an end to those speculations.
"Ms. Ferguson receives various TV offers and proposals, often for reality shows which she consistently declines," the rep told People in a statement released on March 22. "To be absolutely clear, she declined the proposal involving a reality TV show that would have featured the late Queen's corgis."
The statement further clarified that Sarah had initially engaged in conversations with Halcyon Media about potentially creating a dog-themed program, but the discussions ended after she declined the proposed opportunity.
Reports first emerged on March 21, alleging that Sarah, 66, was in talks to "sell genetic replicas" of the royal dogs for the proposed show. According to the Daily Mail, the project's synopsis claimed that she worked with a "team of scientists and investors" to establish a "company called The Queen's Corgis" eight months after Elizabeth's death. Although the project never went on air, the late Queen's bond with her Welsh corgis (and occasional dorgi mixes) was a unique and cherished aspect of her reign.
To carry on this tradition, Andrew gifted his mother Muick and Sandy in 2021. And as a poignant tribute to their friendship, the two dogs attended their mother's televised funeral at Windsor Castle.
Despite turning down the alleged show's premise, Sarah has provided heartfelt updates about Muick and Sandy over the years—including how they remain connected to the late royal. "I think they are exceptional and just very funny," the Tea for Ruby author told E! News in 2023. "I'm sure when they're chasing the air, they're looking at her. That's what I like to think. The squirrels are not in sight, but they're still barking at something, so I think it might be her."
