The fate of the late Queen’s beloved corgis has been quietly resolved after weeks of speculation following the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s departure from Royal Lodge.
Sandy and Muick, the last two corgis owned by Queen Elizabeth II, have recently been spotted at Sandringham, indicating that they have followed Mountbatten-Windsor north after his eviction from his Windsor home.
In February, the dogs were photographed being exercised on the Norfolk estate near Wood Farm, where Andrew is temporarily residing while renovation work is carried out on Marsh Farm, his intended longer-term accommodation. The Sandringham estate is privately owned by the King, who is understood to be meeting the costs of his brother’s new arrangements.
Uncertainty had surrounded the corgis’ future after Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, were required to leave Royal Lodge. Although divorced since 1996, the pair had continued living together at the property for many years. Buckingham Palace initially stated only that the dogs would “remain with the family”, declining to clarify precisely where they would live.
Sandy and Muick were given to the late Queen during the Covid pandemic and were later entrusted to Andrew and the Duchess following her death in September 2022. The Queen’s affection for corgis was well known; she owned more than 30 over her lifetime and ensured they remained a familiar presence in royal households.
In the years since the Queen’s death, Andrew and Sarah had appeared to take a leading role in caring for the dogs, frequently sharing updates and photographs on social media. On the anniversary of the Queen’s passing last year, she described looking after the animals as “an honour” and a daily reminder of their shared memories.
However, recent reports have confirmed that the corgis are now settled in Norfolk alongside Andrew. He is said to be spending much of his time privately at Sandringham as scrutiny continues over allegations connected to his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The King has previously expressed concern at matters relating to his brother’s conduct and made clear that any inquiries are for Andrew himself to address.
