In a touching revelation that left royal fans misty-eyed, Sarah Ferguson has confessed that she still feels the late Queen Elizabeth II’s presence — and it’s all thanks to a very special part of the monarch’s legacy: her beloved corgis.
Speaking this week at the Creative Women Platform Forum in London, the Duchess of York opened up about the profound spiritual connection she continues to feel with the Queen, even after her passing. And it’s not through formal tributes or royal ceremonies — it’s through the soft, familiar woofs of the Queen’s cherished pets.
“I have her dogs. I have her corgis,” Sarah began, referencing Sandy and Muick, the two pups that once sat loyally at the Queen’s feet.
“Every morning they come in and go ‘woof woof’ and all that,” she added, before delivering the emotional punchline:
“And I’m sure it’s her talking to me. I’m sure it’s her, reminding me she’s still around.”
The heartfelt moment painted a rare, tender glimpse into the personal grief Sarah still carries — not just as a former royal, but as someone who deeply respected and loved Queen Elizabeth as a mother figure.
Sarah Ferguson, affectionately known as Fergie, was once married to Prince Andrew, the Queen’s second son. While their marriage ended in divorce, their personal bond and that with the Queen remained remarkably strong.
“And the real thing is that I had the greatest honour to be her daughter-in-law,” Sarah said warmly. “That’s pretty huge.”
But perhaps the most touching moment came when she recounted a simple drive through London.
“When I was driving here, I saw the Elizabeth Line [on the Tube], and I said, ‘I want everyone to remember what an amazing lady she was.’”
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The corgis, Sandy and Muick, were not just any royal pets — they were a symbol of Queen Elizabeth’s enduring love for animals. The monarch famously adored the breed, having owned over 30 corgis during her lifetime. These two, in particular, were gifted to her by Sarah and Prince Andrew, making the emotional significance of their return to Sarah even more poignant.
In caring for them now, Sarah has stepped into a deeply personal role, one that many see as a spiritual custodian of the Queen’s memory.
This quiet, unexpected guardianship has become her way of keeping the Queen close — not through crowns and castles, but through barked greetings and morning rituals.
For royal watchers and fans of Queen Elizabeth alike, this moment serves as a powerful reminder that grief doesn’t always show itself in grand gestures. Sometimes, it shows up in the simple, soulful way a dog walks into a room — or the way a line on a train map brings back a flood of memories.
As the royal family continues to evolve and face the many challenges of a modern monarchy, it’s small moments like these that remind us all of the very human stories behind the headlines — and the deep emotional ties that continue long after a royal funeral.
Through Sarah Ferguson’s eyes, Queen Elizabeth isn’t gone — she’s just speaking in a new way now. One woof at a time.
