In an unprecedented move that has left palace staff both baffled and bemused, the British Royal Family has officially adopted a talking corgi named Sir Barkington III. Sources say the corgi, who reportedly speaks with a refined accent reminiscent of a 1920s BBC broadcaster, was discovered reciting Shakespeare in the palace gardens last Tuesday.

"We were quite taken aback when he said, 'To fetch or not to fetch, that is the question,'" explained royal butler Nigel Featherstone. "He then proceeded to debate the merits of beef versus chicken biscuits with Her Majesty."

Prince Charles, now officially Sir Barkington’s favorite human, revealed, "It’s quite refreshing to have someone in the family who not only listens but offers unsolicited advice on diplomatic matters. Just yesterday, he suggested we replace all official statements with interpretive howling. I'm considering it."

Despite initial concerns that Sir Barkington’s verbose nature might disrupt royal protocols, palace insiders say the corgi has quickly become a beloved figure, often chairing meetings and demanding belly rubs as payment. Rumors swirl that a corgi-led podcast titled 'Paws and Politics' is in the works.

As the nation adjusts to this new chapter of canine eloquence, one thing is clear: monarchy has never been so paws-itively entertaining.