Get ready for a cuteness overload! ThePrince and Princess of Wales,William and Kate, are reportedly experiencing the pitter-patter of little feet once again. Their cherished black cocker spaniel, Orla, has welcomed a litter of puppies, adding a new layer of joy to the royal household, according to a report fromPEOPLE. WhileBuckingham Palacehasn't commented on the exciting news, It seemsPrince George, 11,Princess Charlotte, 10, andPrince Louis, 7, are absolutely smitten with the new arrivals. A source close to the family shared the children's delight. "The royal couple's children are already said to have fallen in love with the black cocker spaniel's pups," the insider revealed. The excitement over the puppies has spread throughout the royal household. A source toldThe Sun: "Everyone loves a new royal baby news and so new royal puppies run very close. Everyone is very excited, not least the three children, who adore Orla." It's not certain how many (if any) of the puppies the family will keep. Orla, whose name fittingly means "golden princess," joined the family in 2020. She wasa giftfrom Kate's brother,James Middleton, following the birth of his own dogLuna's"six little healthy pups." Jamesshared at the timethat "they all have lovely homes waiting for them," and one of those special homes was with the royal family. Orla's arrival came shortly beforethe sad passing of their beloved dogLupo in November 2020, who was also a black cocker spaniel gifted by James. Royal fans first fell for Orla when she charmingly co-starred inPrincess Charlotte's 7th birthday portraits. More recently, Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated National Pet Day on April 11th by sharinga never-before-seen photoof their royal dog. The captivating image showed the sleek black cocker spaniel outdoors, wet and windblown after a day of play. The Prince and Princess of Wales shared their devotion to their royal pets in the caption, writing: "Celebrating the animals who bring so much joy, companionship and love to our lives this #NationalPetDay." View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) As a member of the Wales family, Orla is a fixture in royal life. She confidently attends events like the Royal Charity Polo Cupalongside Kate. Now, with a new generation of royal puppies joining the fold, the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children are set to create even more heartwarming memories. Will these adorable new additions make their public debut soon? While only time will tell, one thing is certain: the royal household just got a whole lot more charming. Kate Middleton and Prince William Quietly Welcome New Additions to Their Familyfirst appeared on Parade on May 24, 2025
