Sarah Ferguson Discussed Cloning Queen's Corgis for TV

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, engaged in discussions with Hollywood producers in 2023 about creating a reality television show centered on cloning the late Queen Elizabeth II's corgis and selling replicas to dog enthusiasts worldwide. The talks, which took place in Los Angeles and via virtual meetings, ultimately did not advance beyond initial stages.

According to sources familiar with the negotiations, Ferguson proposed featuring the corgis, Muick and Sandy, in a program that would document her efforts to establish a cloning business. The concept involved collaborating with scientists and investors to produce genetic copies of the dogs, which she envisioned marketing through a company tentatively named The Queen's Corgis. Producers from Halcyon Studios drafted a synopsis outlining the show's premise: Ferguson inheriting the pets from the Queen, navigating the ethics and science of cloning, and addressing her personal challenges, including her complex ties to the royal family. Cloning discussions included the possibility of breeding the original dogs as well, though the focus shifted to replication technology.

The idea emerged amid Ferguson's reported financial strains,...