Beloved royal pets and their festive feast no longer part of Sandringham celebrations.
This Christmas at Sandringham marked a significant shift in royal traditions as King Charles hosted a grand celebration without some uniquely special "guests"—the late Queen Elizabeth II’s cherished corgis.
For decades, the Queen included her beloved dogs in the festivities, treating them to a special Christmas dinner of gourmet dishes like rabbit, beef, or chicken, accompanied by cabbage and rice. At one point, a pack of 12 corgis enjoyed this delightful royal custom, lovingly prepared by palace chefs.
However, with Charles now at the helm, the corgi Christmas tradition has quietly come to an end. Following the Queen’s passing in 2022, her last two corgis, Muick and Sandy, were rehomed with Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. With Andrew and Sarah absent from Sandringham this year, the corgis also missed the royal festivities.
The absence of the corgis, once a lively part of the late Queen’s holiday celebrations, signals a new chapter for the royal family, blending continuity with change. For many, their absence brought a nostalgic reminder of the Queen’s enduring love for her faithful companions.
