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.ukHere’s the latest on Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their dog Otto.
- The Royal Family announced Otto, their new brown cocker spaniel, in an Instagram post on May 1, 2026, marking Otto’s public debut and his welcome to the family. The official caption read, “Welcome to the family, Otto! 1 today,” and noted Otto’s origin as a puppy from Orla, their existing dog.[4][7]
- Multiple outlets reported that Otto is one of several dogs tied to the family’s pets, with Orla (the couple’s other cocker spaniel) having been part of the household since 2020. This continues the Wales family’s known interest in keeping a pack of dogs, including Orla and Otto.[7][4]
- Coverage also noted Otto’s resemblance to a brown Cocker Spaniel and highlighted Catherine’s involvement in the initial social media post that introduced Otto to the public.[6][4]
- Broader context around the royal pets has included ongoing attention to the family’s household activities and occasional mentions of pets in public appearances and portraits, though Otto’s public life appears to be primarily tied to social media announcements.[4][6]
Illustration: a recent IG-style announcement photo shows Otto posed outdoors with Catherine’s caption announcing him as the latest family member, reflecting the couple’s routine of sharing pet moments with the public.[4]
If you’d like, I can pull a quick side-by-side summary of Otto’s background (breeds, litter origin, and age) with Orla’s history for a concise overview. I can also provide a short timeline of the key public moments regarding Otto.