The couple's love of cocker spaniels is long-standing: Lupo, a wedding gift from Kate's brother James, was part of their early years together and died in 2020, followed by Orla. Orla had a litter last year and the family kept one male puppy, Otto, who later appeared in a portrait released last month celebrating the couple's 15th wedding anniversary.
James Middleton, 39, joined Queen Camilla, 78, at Clarence House on May 12 for a Medical Detection Dogs reception. His company James & Ella donated treats for the charity; MDD trains dogs to detect certain cancers and their work is being explored with AI to create an "electronic nose." The piece also notes that both King Charles and Princess Kate have received cancer treatment in recent years.