Sarah Ferguson posts first photos of Queen Elizabeth’s corgis since monarch’s death | CNN (2024)

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What happened to Queen Elizabeth's corgis after her death? ›

Following her death, the dogs now live at Royal Lodge with Ferguson and her ex-husband Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. However, the dog's transition into the York household wasn't as smooth as the royal family hoped – it took around a year for Muick to come to terms with a feeling similar to grief.

Last year, PEOPLE confirmed that Prince Andrew and Fergie, who divorced in 1996 after a decade of marriage but remain on friendly terms, inherited the Queen's corgis upon her death last September.

Muick and Sandy were originally gifted to Queen Elizabeth II during lockdown to 'keep her entertained' while she was staying at Windsor Castle and the Duke of Edinburgh was struggling with his declining health. The dogs were adopted by Sarah and her ex-husband, the Duke of York, following the late monarch's death.

While the contents of the letters may never be disclosed, it's clear that the Queen knew her death was near and planned accordingly. The Queen also left behind her list of candidates to join the order of Merit — her final royal duty.

On the one year anniversary of the Queen's death, Fergie shared an update about the late monarch's beloved dogs. The fate of Queen Elizabeth's beloved corgis was revealed shortly after her death: her two dogs will be cared for by Prince Andrew, and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, duch*ess of York.

The Life of the Royal Corgis

The Queen once said "my corgis are family" and their palace life highlights this. Reportedly, in Buckingham Palace, the corgis slept in wicker baskets in a "corgi room," and dined on steak and chicken. They also traveled with the Queen to her various homes.

It was Sarah, duch*ess of York, who found the puppies that were given to the Queen. After the Queen's death in September 2022, it was announced that Andrew and Sarah would adopt the two surviving royal corgis, and they would be resettled to their residence in the Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate.

She was often photographed with one or more of her corgis sitting at her feet or trailing behind her. At the time of her death, she owned four dogs, a source previously told CNN: two Pembroke Welshi corgis named Sandy and Muick, one “dorgi” (a dachshund-corgi hybrid) named Candy, and one co*cker spaniel named Lissy.

King Charles and Queen Camilla's Jack Russell Terriers

Currently in Royal residence are Beth and Bluebell, who Queen Camilla adopted from Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home in London, in 2011 and 2012.

Pembroke corgis were a familiar sight in Wales, but fairly new to England. The Duke of York, Elizabeth's father, approached a respected breeder named Thelma Gray who brought the family three puppies from her Rozavel kennels in Surrey to choose from.

How many dogs does Sarah Ferguson have? ›

Sarah Ferguson is the proud caretaker of the late Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis. “I have seven dogs and two of them are corgis [and] five of them are Norfolk terriers.

To which Philip replied, “Well, I've got to be alive for it, haven't I?” In what may have been their last ever conversation, Charles responded, “I knew you'd say that!” Philip died the following day, April 9th 2021, at aged 99.

Queen Elizabeth II's final moments in Balmoral were "very peaceful" and without pain, a memo by her private secretary reportedly says.

The late Queen Elizabeth worried that dying at her Scottish castle would cause a fuss. The late Queen worried dying at Balmoral would complicate her funeral, Princess Anne said. In a new BBC documentary, Anne said the family persuaded the late monarch that this didn't matter.

It was Sarah, duch*ess of York, who found the puppies that were given to the Queen. After the Queen's death in September 2022, it was announced that Andrew and Sarah would adopt the two surviving royal corgis, and they would be resettled to their residence in the Royal Lodge on the Windsor Estate.

As Queen, Elizabeth II became perhaps the most famous Pembroke Welsh Corgi owner in history. She owned more than 30 of the dogs in her lifetime. On that birthday in 1944, a love affair was born, for both the future monarch and the world.

After the Queen's death, her horses were inherited by her heir and successor, Charles III; the new King had his first winner, Just Fine, at Leicester in October 2022.

After the death of British Queen Elizabeth II, her co*cker spaniel was taken away by dog trainer Ian Openshaw, who trained the dog, and her corgi was adopted by Prince Andrew. The fate of the pets was named by The Guardian. Elizabeth got a co*cker spaniel shortly before her death.