Princess Kate and Prince William share name of new family dog in sweet post marking the spaniel's first birthday
The chocolate cocker spaniel is one of four puppies born to their older dog, Orla
www.independent.co.ukPrince William and Kate Middleton have introduced Otto, their new family dog, a chocolate English cocker spaniel, who turned one in May 2026. The announcement came via an official social media post with the caption “Welcome to the family, Otto! 1 today.”[3][5][7]
Latest details
- Otto is a puppy from Orla, their earlier cocker spaniel, continuing the family's dog lineage. This was shared alongside a photo posted by Catherine on their official accounts.[5][7]
- The news surfaced around the time of multiple royal activities, but the post focused on welcoming Otto to the household.[1][3]
What this means for the Wales household
- Otto joins a small pack that includes Orla and the children’s life at family events, with public appearances aiding visibility for the royal pets.[7][5]
- The family has previously kept dogs as part of royal life, making Otto a continuation of that tradition.[5][7]
If you’d like, I can pull a quick, concise timeline of Otto’s public appearances and notable posts about the dog from the available sources. Would you like that?[3][7]