Overview

• Orla, the Prince and Princess of Wales’s black cocker spaniel, has given birth to four healthy puppies, according to multiple reports.
• Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are said to be delighted with the new additions to the family’s Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage.
• Buckingham Palace has not issued an official statement on the puppies' birth or whether the family intends to keep them.
• Orla was gifted to the family in 2020 by Kate’s brother, James Middleton, following the death of their previous dog, Lupo.
• The news highlights the royal family’s long tradition of pet ownership and the therapeutic role pets play in their lives.