Buckingham Palace Welcomes New Royal Advisor: Meet Winston, The Talking Corgi With Opinions
In a historic first for the British monarchy, Buckingham Palace has announced the adoption of a talking corgi named Winston—who reportedly offers unsolicited advice on matters of state, tea brewing, and the correct angle to wear a hat. Sources say Winston’s arrival has both charmed and baffled palace staff, with some calling him "the paw-litical mastermind Her Majesty never knew she needed."\n\nWinston, a sprightly corgi with a penchant for bow ties and cheeky commentary, was reportedly discovered by palace gardeners after he escaped from a secret canine talent show in Windsor. “He just started chatting about tax reform and whether the Queen’s Guard’s bearskin hats were too itchy,” said Head Gardener Nigel Thistlebrook. "We thought, 'Well, if he can talk and critique military hats, he might as well join the family.'"\n\nInside the palace, Winston has already made waves. Lady Penelope Featherington, the Queen’s unofficial social secretary, remarked, "At first, I thought it was a parrot trapped in a corgi suit. But then he told me my fascinator clashed terribly with my ensemble. Frankly, I think he’s going to shake up royal fashion as we know it." Meanwhile, a palace insider revealed Winston’s favourite pastime is holding late-night debates with the Prime Minister’s corgi, Sir Woofs-a-Lot, on constitutional matters and biscuit preferences.\n\nWhen asked about his new role, Winston wagged his tail and declared, "I’m here to bring a bit of bark and bite to the monarchy. It’s time the Crown had a voice that’s equal parts regal and ridiculously adorable." Buckingham Palace has confirmed that official corgi press briefings may soon become a regular affair, complete with paw-sitive policy insights and occasional howling at 10 Downing Street. One thing is clear: the royal family’s new four-legged orator is already the top dog in town.