In the latest twist inside the House of Windsor, King Charles III is said to be quietly preparing a move that strikes at the emotional heart of the royal family: reclaiming the late Queen Elizabeth II’s treasured corgis from Prince Andrew.
For nearly two years, the dogs — Muick and Sandy — have been living at Royal Lodge with Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson.
They took them in after the Queen’s passing, a gesture many saw as a continuation of Her Majesty’s lifelong affection for the breed. But according to new reporting, that arrangement may be coming to an unexpected end.
Concerns Over Stability at Royal Lodge
Rob Shuter, writing on Substack, shared claims from palace insiders who say the monarch is no longer confident that Andrew can provide the environment the dogs need.
According to Shuter, the King has grown “deeply unsettled” by the overall instability surrounding Royal Lodge, where Andrew is still residing but also preparing to leave.
The sense within the palace, Shuter reports, is that the corgis require “a more stable home — and better judgment around them.” Those concerns, combined with Charles’s devotion to preserving his mother’s legacy, have reportedly pushed him toward retrieving the pets.
A Legacy the King Wants to Protect
The late Queen’s relationship with her dogs was iconic — a symbol of both her personality and her private life. For Charles, the corgis are more than pets.
Sources told Shuter that he views them as “part of the Crown’s living legacy,” a sentiment that appears to be shaping his decisions.
And while Andrew and Ferguson stepped in immediately after the Queen’s death, Charles’s perspective now seems to have shifted. The King is said to be exploring formal ways to bring the dogs under his own care, in line with what he believes best honors the Queen’s memory.
Rising Tension Between Royal Brothers
This developing situation is reportedly adding new strain between the brothers. Andrew, who is resisting pressure to vacate Royal Lodge, is also said to be refusing to surrender the corgis.
Shuter describes the disagreement as one that could escalate into a “major family standoff” if neither side backs down.
At the center of this dispute are two small dogs who meant the world to the Queen. Whatever decision ultimately prevails will reflect more than royal protocol — it will involve loyalty, legacy, and a deeply personal connection shared by generations of Windsors.
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