The Wales family is celebrating the arrival of adorable puppies as their beloved cocker spaniel Orla becomes a proud mother — a heartwarming chapter in their royal life at home.
Prince William and Princess Kate have quietly expanded their family — and this time, it’s not with royal babies, but with an equally adorable set of new arrivals.
According to The Sun, the couple’s beloved black cocker spaniel, Orla, recently gave birth to a litter of puppies. While Buckingham Palace has yet to confirm the news, a source close to the family told the outlet, “Mother and babies are doing well,” and that the Prince and Princess of Wales — along with their children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — are overjoyed by the new additions. “Everyone is very excited,” the insider added.
“Everyone loves a new royal baby news and so new royal puppies run very close,” they said with a smile.
The family reportedly hopes to keep the puppies, making their bustling home life at Adelaide Cottage even more joy-filled. It’s another delightful chapter in the royal couple’s warm and down-to-earth approach to parenting and family life.
Orla, now a proud mother, first joined the royal household in 2020 after Kate’s younger brother, James Middleton, announced that his dog Luna had given birth to six healthy pups. “They all have lovely homes waiting for them,” James wrote at the time on Instagram. It wasn’t until Princess Charlotte’s 7th birthday portraits in 2022 that the public learned the family’s new pup had been named Orla — a Celtic name meaning “golden princess.”
The arrival of Orla came shortly before the family faced the loss of their previous dog, Lupo, another black cocker spaniel gifted by James as a belated wedding present in 2011. Lupo had provided comfort and companionship during a particularly difficult time for the couple, especially when Prince William was preparing for a six-week deployment to the Falkland Islands.
Since becoming part of the royal household, Orla has been more than just a pet — she’s been a companion at polo matches, a playful presence in birthday portraits, and most recently, a model for a special National Pet Day tribute. On April 11, Prince William and Kate shared a rare photo of Orla on their official Instagram, showing her gleaming black coat and regal stance in a lush, wooded area. “Celebrating the animals who bring so much joy, companionship and love to our lives this #NationalPetDay,” they captioned the post. James Middleton responded with heartfelt pride, writing, “Beautiful in every way.”
From royal engagements to muddy adventures in the countryside, the new puppies are sure to inherit Orla’s spirit and charm. While the world awaits a formal palace announcement, the heartwarming news is a reminder that even the most prominent families find immense joy in life’s simplest pleasures — like a wagging tail and tiny paws padding across palace floors.
As the royal puppies settle into their new home, it’s safe to say the royal family — and royal watchers everywhere — are smitten.
