King Charles III Moves to Seize Andrew's Corgis Amid Royal Rift

In November 2025, a new report claims that King Charles III is taking steps to seize the corgis belonging to his brother, Prince Andrew. According to the report, Charles does not believe the 65-year-old Andrew is "capable" of properly caring for the dogs, named Muick and Sandy, and wants to provide them with a "more stable home" and "better judgment."

The move comes as Charles has taken a firm stance against Andrew, stripping him of his prince title and evicting him from the Royal Lodge last month. This followed continued scrutiny over Andrew's connection to the late billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buckingham Palace has stated that Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, and he has been ordered to vacate his residence.

Despite the royal rift, the palace has confirmed that the corgis will remain within the royal family. This aligns with the late Queen Elizabeth II's well-known love for the breed, which she had kept for decades. A senior courtier alleged that Elizabeth would have never left her dogs with Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, a sentiment that Charles reportedly shares.

As the royal family navigates this transition, the corgis' future appears secure, with the palace stating that "the corgis will remain with the family." Ferguson, who currently cares for the dogs, has expressed her deep affection for them, describing the late Queen's pets as "very lovely and very, very loved."