Want to know more on Prince William and Kate Middleton’s dog Orla? The famous couple, like many other members of the British royal family, are known to be dog lovers. Orla was given to the Prince and Princess of Wales around when their prior pup, Lupo, was a senior dog. That said, there haven’t been many updates on the new pooch, be it through photos or videos. Still, here’s what we know about the royal dog Orla.
How old is Prince William & Kate Middleton’s dog Orla?
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s dog Orla is estimated to be around five years old, as of March 10, 2025.
News that the royal pair had adopted Orla from the Duchess’s brother James Middleton was reported on January 23, 2021, per The Daily Mail, which described the pup as an “eight-month-old black puppy.” That means Orla was born somewhere in March or April 2020, making her around five years old at the time of writing.
A family friend of the couple said that they had adopted the puppy before Lupo passed away at the age of nine, hoping that “a younger dog would give [him] some company and give him a little more life and energy.” Lupo is actually Orla’s uncle, since her mother, Luna, was Lupo’s sister.
William, Kate, and their children Prince George and Charlotte all had a hand in picking the right puppy from Luna’s litter.
What is the breed of Prince William & Kate Middleton’s dog Orla?
The breed of Orla, the dog for Prince William and Kate Middleton, is a black cocker spaniel, like Lupo before her.
Originating from The United States, the cocker spaniel is an active and friendly breed. Its typical lifespan is 12 to 15 years, so Orla is in the prime of her life.
Orla briefly appeared in a September 2024 video on Instagram where the Princess of Wales announced that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment.
Later that year in October, a woman speaking with Hits Radio Cornwall said that Prince William lets Orla sleep on the bed with him and Kate at night.
