Prince William, Kate introduce new member of royal family

Princess Kate and Prince William celebrate 15th wedding anniversary
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ByYi-Jin Yu
May 1, 2026, 12:29 PM

Prince William and Princess Kate are introducing a new member of their royal family to the masses.

"Welcome to the family, Otto! 1 today," they captioned an X post featuring a photo of their new pet.

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a photo of their family dog, Otto, on social media.
The Prince and Princess of Wales via X

Otto, a brown pup, appears to be a cocker spaniel, just like its furry sibling Orla.

The couple and their three children also had a previous black cocker spaniel named Lupo, who died in November 2020 after nine years with the family. 

PHOTO: The Royal Family attend the fifth annual "Together At Christmas" Carol Service" at Westminster Abbey in London on December 5, 2025.
Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Prince George of Wales, Britain's Prince Louis of Wales, Britain's Princess Charlotte of Wales and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive to attend the fifth annual "Together At Christmas" Carol Service" at Westminster Abbey in London on December 5, 2025.
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News of the family's new dog comes on the heels of William and Kate's 15th wedding anniversary earlier this week.

The heir to the British throne and the Duchess of Wales married on April 29, 2011, in London and are parents to Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 8.

The couple released a new family photo on their anniversary, featuring the family of five lying on the grass alongside Orla and Otto.

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