The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, reportedly discussed cloning the late Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis for a US reality TV show, according to The Mail on Sunday. The idea allegedly involved selling genetically replicated corgis to dog lovers worldwide, but Ferguson has denied the story.
After being given care of the Queen’s corgis, Muick and Sandy, following the monarch’s death in September 2022, Ferguson reportedly approached Halcyon Studios about monetising the dogs. A source claimed she was pushing to return to TV and make money, with plans including featuring the corgis in a show and discussing cloning.
Hollywood producers allegedly drafted a synopsis titled ‘The Queen’s Corgis,’ describing Ferguson’s venture as a controversial business cloning the royal pups. The process, which involves taking DNA from cells and inserting it into an egg, is banned for commercial use in the UK, though skin samples can be sent to the US.
Animal welfare groups, including the RSPCA, have condemned cloning as cruel and unnatural, warning of genetic abnormalities. The reported synopsis acknowledged the controversy, framing it as a journey through genetics and royal drama.
A spokesman for Ferguson said she never progressed discussions with Halcyon and withdrew of her own accord. She had been considering a TV show about dogs for years, but never intended to monetise the corgis. The spokesman added that she listens to TV proposals but does not necessarily proceed with them.
