Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCatherine WylieFriday 01 May 2026 13:02 BSTKate meets cocker spaniel as she confirms family have new puppyThe Prince and Princess of Wales have revealed the name of their second family dog, a chocolate cocker spaniel named Otto, on his first birthday.Otto is one of four puppies born to the family’s older dog, Orla, who joined the royal household in 2020 after the unexpected death of their first dog, Lupo.Kensington Palace shared a picture on X with the caption: “Welcome to the family, Otto! 1 today.”The Princess of Wales had previously confirmed in February that they had a new puppy, saying that he was eight months old at the time.Otto and his siblings were featured in Prince William’s 43rd birthday photo last June and he also appeared with Orla in a recent family holiday snapshot for the couple's 15th wedding anniversary.In fullKate and William share name of new family dog in sweet post marking the spaniel’s first birthdayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in