Sarah Ferguson Denies Rumours She Wanted to 'Clone' Queen Elizabeth's Corgis for a Reality TV Show

Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, has publicly rejected claims that she intended to clone the late Queen Elizabeth II's cherished corgis for a reality television series, her representative said in a statement.

​The denial comes after several media reports suggested Ferguson had discussed a concept with US production companies involving cloning the Queen's dogs, Muick and Sandy, in a show that would follow the process and potentially sell the cloned pets to viewers. According to The Daily Mail, the pitch was reportedly under consideration in May 2023 but never moved beyond early discussions.

​Ferguson Rejects Reality TV Proposal

​Ferguson's spokesperson told People that the former duchess reviewed various television offers, including reality show proposals, but ultimately declined this particular project after preliminary talks with production company Halcyon Media.

'Ms. Ferguson regularly receives varied TV offers and proposals — often for reality shows which she always declines,' the rep said, stressing how Ferguson typically turns these offers down. 'To be absolutely clear, she declined the proposal,' the rep continued.

​The rep also said, 'She 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.'

​According to reports, Ferguson, who previously claimed that Queen Elizabeth communicated with her from beyond the grave through her corgis, was to be filmed in the proposed series, reportedly titled 'The Queen's Corgis.' However, the representative said that the cloning angle was never formally pursued, and the project did not advance.​

Proposed Reality Show Concept, Synopsis Revealed

​The reality show concept reportedly progressed to the point where producers at Halcyon Studios drafted a synopsis later published by The Daily Mail.

​The synopsis read, 'With the help of a team of scientists and investors, Fergie sets up a company called The Queen's Corgis, which aims to clone the Queen's corgis and sell them to other dog lovers around the world. But as she dives deeper into the world of genetics and cloning, Fergie realises that her business venture is not without controversy...'

It further added, ​'As 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's business venture, and see how her determination and resilience are put to the test. But ultimately, they will be left with a sense of hope and wonder, as they witness the incredible bond between humans and animals, and the enduring legacy of the Queen's beloved corgis.'

​Royal Corgis Remain in Spotlight

​Queen Elizabeth II was well-known for her love of animals. Throughout her lifetime, she has owned over 30 corgis and corgi-dachshund crosses, often referred to as 'dorgis.' Muick and Sandy were seen at her funeral on 19 September 2022, being the only ones to have outlived her.

​On 9 February, the dogs were last photographed during a walk at the royal family's Sandringham estate, according to published images. The sighting came after Andrew relocated to the estate amid ongoing scrutiny over his past associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

​Ferguson, who has also faced questions over her past links to Epstein, has kept a low public profile and has not been seen publicly since December 2025.