The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lost their family dog Lupo last year. They called the occasion “very sad” in an emotional Instagram post announcing the news.
However, the royal couple and their three children are understood to have been given a new dog by Kate Middleton’s brother.
James Middleton has bred dogs since 2011 and gave the Cambridges a black cocker spaniel that is around eight months old, according to reports.
The new puppy’s name is not known, but it is the same breed as the late Lupo.
Lupo is understood to be the new dogs’ uncle.
“I had an honest conversation with Sean Fletcher for BBC’s Sunday Live program with Pets As Therapy talking about how dogs can change lives in so many different ways.”
He added: “I truly believe animals are medicine and they really are incredible for our own wellbeing.”
In other royal news, Prince William and Kate Middleton have been granted access to the Queen’s Sandringham House specifically for work purposes.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be able to use the Queen’s estate to make royal video calls.
Kate Middleton has filmed a clip in the property in which she praised the efforts of nurses throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The couple normally reside in their country home of Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
Prince William also recently phoned a doctors’ surgery in Yately to hear about the efforts being made to vaccinate as many vulnerable patients as possible.
Dr Gareth Robinson, Managing Partner at Oakley Heath Group, called the Duke’s call “a real boost in morale”.
