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Prince William, Kate Welcome New Cocker Spaniel Puppy Otto

5/3/2026

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Summary

William & Kate Introduce

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, introduced their cocker spaniel puppy Otto on May 1, 2026.
They posted the photo on X with the caption “Welcome to the family, Otto! 1 today.”
Otto appeared in the portrait for the couple’s 15th wedding anniversary on April 29, 2026, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Their dog Lupo, a black cocker spaniel, died in November 2020 after nine years with the family.

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William & Kate Celebrate

The royal couple posted Otto’s birthday announcement on X with a photo taken by Princess Catherine.
Photographer Matt Porteous captured the picture of Otto beside Orla in Cornwall during the family’s Easter break, which accompanied the couple’s 15th-anniversary post.
Otto’s siblings had earlier appeared in Prince William’s 43rd-birthday tribute, showing the Wales household’s practice of featuring dogs in major royal milestones.

History

Historical Context

When Victoria received the spaniel Dash on 14 January 1833, the 13-year-old future queen kept the dog by her side through her 1837 accession and 1840 wedding with Prince Albert, even appearing with him in the painting ‘Queen Victoria Riding Out.’ Dash’s presence through public events and personal diaries established a visible royal-pet tradition that later monarchs have continued.

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William & Kate Introduce

Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, introduced their cocker spaniel puppy Otto on May 1, 2026.
They posted the photo on X with the caption “Welcome to the family, Otto! 1 today.”
Otto appeared in the portrait for the couple’s 15th wedding anniversary on April 29, 2026, with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Their dog Lupo, a black cocker spaniel, died in November 2020 after nine years with the family.

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