'Update' on Queen Elizabeth II's dogs following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Royal Lodge exit
He adopted the dogs back in 2022Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has seemingly moved Queen Elizabeth II’s dogs with him to his new home following his Royal Lodge exit.
The disgraced former prince, 65, adopted his late mother’s beloved corgis with ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, in 2022. After his mother’s death in September of that year, the former couple looked after the dogs at Royal Lodge.
Recently though, Andrew and Ferguson were forced to leave Royal Lodge. This came amid renewed scrutiny over their links to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
While his reported permanent new home, Marsh Farm in Sandringham, undergoes renovations, Andrew is staying on the Norfolk estate in a temporary home.
And this week, the late queen’s dogs were reportedly spotted on a walk at Andrew’s temporary property. This appears to confirm he has retained custody of them.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor brings Queen Elizabeth’s dogs with him to new home
Amid the Epstein scandal, it was not known if Andrew would continue looking after his late mother’s dogs. The two corgis are called Muick and Sandy.
When it was announced in October last year about Andrew’s exit from Royal Lodge, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the dogs would “remain with the family”.
Following the release of more than three million files relating to Epstein and his crimes at the end of January, it was claimed last week that Andrew was sent packing from Royal Lodge earlier than planned.
Within the newly released Epstein files, images appeared to show Andrew kneeling on all fours over an unidentified female. No context has been supplied for the images. It’s also unclear when and where they were taken.
Meanwhile, emails allegedly between Andrew and Epstein emerged in the files. It’s sparked even more intense scrutiny over Andrew’s association with the disgraced financier, which has made headlines for years.
Queen’s corgis ‘move to Sandringham’
According to new reports, pictures have revealed that the late queen’s dogs have moved to Andrew’s temporary home, Wood Farm, in Sandringham.
As reported by MailOnline, the two pets were photographed being taken for a walk by Andrew’s private protection on Monday.
Royal Insider has contacted reps for Buckingham Palace for comment.
With the queen’s dogs living with Andrew, it seems Sarah Ferguson will be without the pets. She is reportedly looking for a new home of her own.
Caring for Her Majesty’s beloved corgis is an honour.
After leaving Royal Lodge it was claimed that she is planning to spend time abroad, but will continue to live in Britain.
A few months ago, she had even gushed about looking after the queen’s pets on social media. She wrote in September: “Today marks three years since the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her majesty will be forever loved, always missed, and never forgotten.
“Not a day goes by when I don’t think of the kindness I was unstintingly shown in good times and bad. Caring for Her Majesty’s beloved corgis is an honour and a daily reminder of the times we shared together.”
Allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Elsewhere on Monday, King Charles spoke out amid the ongoing Epstein and Andrew scrutiny.
For years, Andrew has faced questions and scrutiny over his links to Epstein. In his BBC Newsnight interview in 2019, Andrew claimed he cut contact with the disgraced financier in late 2010 following Epstein’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
However, emails that emerged last year appeared to show Andrew allegedly in contact with Epstein in early 2011.
Andrew has also faced allegations of sexual assault. Virginia Giuffre alleged she was made to sleep with Andrew on three separate occasions when she was 17 after being trafficked by Epstein.
Andrew has always vehemently denied the allegations against him.
Following the recent release of more Epstein files, a second woman has come forward to allege she was sent to the UK by Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew in 2010. Royal Insider contacted representatives for Andrew for comment. He hasn’t addressed the allegations.
Buckingham Palace statement on Epstein scandal
This week, a statement from the palace read: “The king has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.
“While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect.
King Charles' 'stance' on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein scandal
For years, Andrew has faced scrutiny over his links to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In his BBC Newsnight interview in 2019, Andrew claimed he cut contact with the disgraced financier in late 2010 following Epstein’s 2008 conviction of two state prostitution charges.
But emails emerged last year appearing to show Andrew contacting Epstein in early 2011.
Andrew and Epstein scandal
Andrew has also faced allegations of sexual assault. Virginia Giuffre alleged she was made to sleep with Andrew on three separate occasions when she was 17 after being trafficked by Epstein.
The former prince has always vehemently denied the allegations.
In January of 2026, the US Department of Justice released millions of files relating to Epstein and his crimes. Within these files, images appearing to show Andrew kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman lying on the ground emerged.
However, no context has been supplied for the images.
King Charles' 'stance' on Andrew scandal
Days later, Buckingham Palace issued a statement on the scandal. It also included King Charles' thoughts about the scandal.
King Charles has remained quiet over the scandal surrounding Andrew, even ignoring heckling during royal engagements.
It read: "The king has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.
"While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect."
It added: "As was previously stated, Their Majesties’ thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse."
“As was previously stated, Their Majesties’ thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse.”
Meanwhile Andrew’s youngest brother, Prince Edward, spoke out last week amid the scrutiny. He said: “I think it’s all really important always to remember the victims.”
Andrew has always vehemently denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Being named or pictured among the Epstein files is not an indication of wrongdoing.
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