Princess Charlotte.Photo: The Duchess of CambridgeMeet the newest member of the Cambridge clan!After starring alongsidePrincess Charlottein one of the young royal’s7th birthday portraits, it’s been revealed thatKate MiddletonandPrince William’s family dog is named Orla. The new photo marks the first time that an official photo of the black cocker spaniel has been released.The name is especially perfect for a royal pup — Orla is a Celtic name meaning “golden princess.“Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40,received Orlafrom Kate’s younger brotherJames Middleton. In May 2020, James announced that his dog Luna hadwelcomed “six healthy little pups.” He went on to share that he wouldn’t be keeping the puppies himself as “they all have lovely homes waiting for them.“Orla joined the family shortly before their dog Lupo died in Nov. 2020.“Very sadly last weekend our dear dog, Lupo, passed away. He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years and we will miss him so much,” theywroteon social media, alongside a photo of the adorable black cocker spaniel.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first welcomed Lupo into their family back in 2012, about a year before the birth of their first son,Prince George. Years later, it was revealed that the royal couple got their cocker spaniel tohelp them at a difficult timewhen William was about to head to the Falkland Islands for a six-week-long deployment.Lupo had previously starred in several family photos, including an early photo of George, now 8, with his parents.A source previously toldThe Mail on Sundaythat the entire family — also includingPrince Louis, who turned 4 last month — was “besotted” their new puppy.“They were devastated when Lupo passed away,” the friend added. “It was hoped that a younger dog would give Lupo some company and give him a little more life and energy.“Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Kate got behind the camera for the new birthday portraits ofPrincess Charlotte, sharing three of the snaps with the public. The shots were taken in Norfolk, where the family has a home, over the weekend, and they show Charlotte in a field of bluebells.
Princess Charlotte.Photo: The Duchess of Cambridge
Meet the newest member of the Cambridge clan!After starring alongsidePrincess Charlottein one of the young royal’s7th birthday portraits, it’s been revealed thatKate MiddletonandPrince William’s family dog is named Orla. The new photo marks the first time that an official photo of the black cocker spaniel has been released.The name is especially perfect for a royal pup — Orla is a Celtic name meaning “golden princess.“Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40,received Orlafrom Kate’s younger brotherJames Middleton. In May 2020, James announced that his dog Luna hadwelcomed “six healthy little pups.” He went on to share that he wouldn’t be keeping the puppies himself as “they all have lovely homes waiting for them.“Orla joined the family shortly before their dog Lupo died in Nov. 2020.“Very sadly last weekend our dear dog, Lupo, passed away. He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years and we will miss him so much,” theywroteon social media, alongside a photo of the adorable black cocker spaniel.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first welcomed Lupo into their family back in 2012, about a year before the birth of their first son,Prince George. Years later, it was revealed that the royal couple got their cocker spaniel tohelp them at a difficult timewhen William was about to head to the Falkland Islands for a six-week-long deployment.Lupo had previously starred in several family photos, including an early photo of George, now 8, with his parents.A source previously toldThe Mail on Sundaythat the entire family — also includingPrince Louis, who turned 4 last month — was “besotted” their new puppy.“They were devastated when Lupo passed away,” the friend added. “It was hoped that a younger dog would give Lupo some company and give him a little more life and energy.“Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Kate got behind the camera for the new birthday portraits ofPrincess Charlotte, sharing three of the snaps with the public. The shots were taken in Norfolk, where the family has a home, over the weekend, and they show Charlotte in a field of bluebells.
Meet the newest member of the Cambridge clan!
After starring alongsidePrincess Charlottein one of the young royal’s7th birthday portraits, it’s been revealed thatKate MiddletonandPrince William’s family dog is named Orla. The new photo marks the first time that an official photo of the black cocker spaniel has been released.
The name is especially perfect for a royal pup — Orla is a Celtic name meaning “golden princess.”
Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40,received Orlafrom Kate’s younger brotherJames Middleton. In May 2020, James announced that his dog Luna hadwelcomed “six healthy little pups.” He went on to share that he wouldn’t be keeping the puppies himself as “they all have lovely homes waiting for them.”
Orla joined the family shortly before their dog Lupo died in Nov. 2020.
“Very sadly last weekend our dear dog, Lupo, passed away. He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years and we will miss him so much,” theywroteon social media, alongside a photo of the adorable black cocker spaniel.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first welcomed Lupo into their family back in 2012, about a year before the birth of their first son,Prince George. Years later, it was revealed that the royal couple got their cocker spaniel tohelp them at a difficult timewhen William was about to head to the Falkland Islands for a six-week-long deployment.
Lupo had previously starred in several family photos, including an early photo of George, now 8, with his parents.
A source previously toldThe Mail on Sundaythat the entire family — also includingPrince Louis, who turned 4 last month — was “besotted” their new puppy.
“They were devastated when Lupo passed away,” the friend added. “It was hoped that a younger dog would give Lupo some company and give him a little more life and energy.”
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
Kate got behind the camera for the new birthday portraits ofPrincess Charlotte, sharing three of the snaps with the public. The shots were taken in Norfolk, where the family has a home, over the weekend, and they show Charlotte in a field of bluebells.
source: people.com
