> At a Glance
> – The Prince and Princess of Wales were recently seen with two dogs, hinting at a new pet.
> – Their spaniel Orla had a litter last year; the couple reportedly planned to keep one puppy.
> – Orla has been a family fixture since 2020 and often joins them at public outings.
> – Why it matters: The possible new puppy offers a glimpse into the family’s private life and how they celebrated the holidays.
The Wales family might have celebrated the holidays with an extra wagging tail. Observers noted two dogs alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales during a recent sighting, fuelling speculation that one of Orla’s 2025 puppies has officially joined the household.
A Growing Pack
Last June, Kensington Palace confirmed Orla’s litter with a photo of Prince William surrounded by three puppies on his birthday; the caption was signed “Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies!” Rebecca English of the Daily Mail reported the puppies were meant as “something fun” for Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, and that the parents intended to retain one pup.
- Orla arrived in 2020 as a gift from Kate’s brother James Middleton.
- She replaced the couple’s first spaniel, Lupo, who died shortly after Orla came home.
- Lupo had been a wedding present and helped Kate cope when William was deployed to the Falklands for six weeks in 2012.
Public Appearances
Orla has become a regular at royal engagements, trotting alongside the family at charity polo matches and quietly photobombing two of Princess Charlotte’s birthday portraits.
Key Takeaways
- The Wales household may now include a second cocker spaniel from Orla’s latest litter.
- The new addition would follow a tradition of keeping one puppy when their pets have litters.
- Orla’s presence has been a constant since 2020, both privately and in official imagery.
If confirmed, the puppy marks another chapter in the family’s long-standing love of cocker spaniels and gives the young princes and princess a playful companion for the new year.
