Sarah Ferguson Channels Queen Elizabeth Through Her Corgis
Hold onto your teacup, because this story’s got more wiggles than a corgi puppy parade! Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson recently let slip that she’s convinced her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, is “talking” to her—via her beloved corgis. Yes, you read that right: Fergie swears the monarch’s spirit perks up every time the pups bark or tilt their heads at precisely the right moment. (Cue me frantically scribbling notes while spilling my own coffee.)
According to an April 2024 interview in People magazine, the Duchess of York confessed she hears little “royal missives” in those trademark yaps. “I know it sounds bonkers,” Fergie admitted, “but whenever one of these corgis does something cheeky, I can almost hear her saying, ‘Well done, dear.’” Among those pup-powered moments: a late-night stroll in the palace gardens when a corgi’s playful romp led Fergie to feel a reassuring chill—like a royal hug from beyond. Town & Country corroborated that Fergie’s emotional bond with these four-legged ambassadors goes deeper than just fluffy cuteness; it’s a living link to Elizabeth’s renowned corgi obsession.
Here’s where it gets delightfully surreal. Historical records (and dozens of royal biographers) confirm Queen Elizabeth’s lifelong devotion to corgis—her first companions arrived in 1933, and by the end of her reign, she’d owned more than 30. The Daily Mail noted that Fergie now cares for two of these descendants, pocket-sized bundles that bear more than a passing resemblance to the late monarch’s originals. Whenever one of them barks at a painting of Queen Elizabeth or nudges a corgi statue in Buckingham Palace, Fergie swears it’s the queen’s gentle nudge from the afterlife. (I mean, if my cat started reciting Shakespeare, I’d be starstruck too.)
But Fergie isn’t just indulging in ghost-dog fantasies. She pointed to public records of Buckingham Palace’s official corgi logbooks and countless archival photos as proof the queen schmoozed these pups like prime minister-level VIPs. In fact, People reports she’s even incorporating her supernatural-pupper theory into her upcoming memoir, promising readers an intimate peek at “conversations” that span living rooms—and living beyond.
So what’s next? Will Fergie host a corgi-themed séance? (I’d RSVP so fast.) Will more royal family members start decoding canine cryptograms? Keep those paws—and your Wi-Fi—ready. I swear, I could talk about this all day, but my espresso’s kicking in again and these dogs aren’t going to cuddle themselves!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People magazine, April 2024 interview
The Daily Mail
Town & Country
Buckingham Palace archival corgi logbooks
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