Prince George and Princess Charlotte have quietly debuted a new four-legged companion, delighting royal watchers who spotted the young royals with a small black dog in a sweet new video. The brief clip, filmed as the family returned to London after the holidays, hints at a growing canine clan for the Prince and Princess of Wales and offers a rare, relaxed glimpse of the children doting on their pet. It also confirms what royal fans had begun to suspect for months, that the household has expanded beyond their well-known cocker spaniel Orla.
A snowy arrival and a blink‑and‑you‑miss‑it puppy cameo
The latest sighting comes from footage of a helicopter landing at Kensington Palace, where Prince George of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales are seen disembarking with their father and walking toward the residence in the winter chill. In the background of the snowy scene, a small black dog trots alongside the family, close enough to suggest it is comfortable with the bustle of royal comings and goings and very much part of the routine. The moment, captured as the children were bundled up and enjoying the falling snow at SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK, DECEMBER, has quickly become a favorite among royal followers who relish these unscripted family snapshots.
Online sleuths were quick to connect this new clip with earlier fan footage that showed the Wales family arriving by helicopter and then walking into the palace entrance, where a dark-coated spaniel could be seen weaving between them. That earlier TikTok, shared by user jaqueline.soaress, led many to conclude that the Wales now have not one but two black cocker spaniels padding around their halls, a theory strengthened by reports that it “turns out the Wales family has not one, but two black cocker spaniels” spotted as they walk into the palace entrance. The new video featuring George and Charlotte appears to show the same petite, glossy-coated dog, reinforcing the sense that this is now a fully established member of the household.
From Orla’s litter to a growing royal dog pack
The appearance of a second spaniel did not come out of nowhere. Earlier this year, reports revealed that Orla, the beloved black cocker spaniel who joined the family after the death of their previous dog Lupo, had a litter of six puppies. Coverage of the growing brood noted that Orla joined the Prince and Princess of Wales’ family in 2022 and later “gave birth to a litter of six puppies,” a milestone that was highlighted in profiles of Kate Middleton and Prince William and their expanding canine family. In May, The Sun was cited as reporting that the Wales’ dog Orla had given birth, with a source explaining that the family had long imagined the “patter of tiny paws” in their home and were thrilled to see that wish come true.
Subsequent commentary suggested that the Prince and Princess of Wales did not just welcome one puppy but were surrounded by four new arrivals, with one report describing how “The Prince and Princess of Wales have joyfully welcomed four new puppies into their family” and painting a picture of a household suddenly filled with wagging tails and eager noses. That account of The Prince and Princess of Wales surrounded by “adorable new additions” dovetails neatly with the new video of George and Charlotte, suggesting that at least one of Orla’s offspring has stayed on as a permanent playmate for the children.
How the Wales children are bonding with their new companion
For royal watchers, the most striking element of the latest clip is not just the presence of another dog, but how naturally Prince George and Princess Charlotte move around it. The children appear relaxed and confident as they walk with their father from the helicopter, behavior that fits with earlier descriptions of the Wales household as a place where animals are part of everyday life. One detailed breakdown of the snowy outing noted that the video showed Princess Charlotte of Wales and her brother at SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK on December 25, with the younger royals bundled up and clearly at ease in front of the cameras even as they kept an eye on their pet, a moment that was highlighted in coverage of Princess Charlotte of Wales enjoying the winter weather.
Commentary on the new footage has also emphasized how the dog seems to respond to the children, staying close as they move and occasionally glancing up for cues, behavior that suggests regular handling and training. One analysis of the family’s routine noted that Now that the holidays are over, Prince William and his family are getting ready to get back to school and royal routines, with the children seen embarking a helicopter at Kensington Palace before they walk into the palace entrance accompanied by their dog. The consistency of these sightings reinforces the idea that the new spaniel is not a visiting pet but a daily fixture in George and Charlotte’s lives.
The family’s growing pack has been the subject of wider royal coverage, including commentary that in May, The Sun reported that the Wales’ dog Orla gave birth and that the children were expected to help with feeding and walking duties, even if, as one source joked, parents sometimes end up finishing the chores when children forget to do it. That detail about the Wales children learning responsibility through pet care aligns with broader reporting that Orla’s puppies have become an important part of family life. One account even described how In May, The Sun reported that the Wales’ dog Orla gave birth and that Prince William had spoken warmly about dogs, hinting that he “has some at home,” a remark echoed in coverage that linked his comments to the arrival of the puppies and the way Orla had expanded the household. Another report, written by Sydni Ellis, noted that the Wales family reportedly has another furry family member and highlighted how the children were seen enjoying the snow with their pet in a video that ran about 2 min read and referenced the time 8:58 AM PST, a detail that underscored how closely fans track every new glimpse of Sydni Ellis’s royal subjects.
The fascination with the Wales dogs has even extended to broadcast commentary, where News Corp columnist Angela Mollard discussed how Prince William and Princess Kate’s dog Orla has given birth to a litter of puppies and what that means for the family’s already busy household. In one segment, News Corp commentator Angela Mollard described how Prince William and Princess Kate were navigating life with multiple young children and multiple young dogs, suggesting that the chaos is balanced by the joy the animals bring. That picture is echoed in social clips of George and Charlotte, who now appear to be growing up not just in the public eye, but also in the constant company of a new furry friend. As reports have put it, In May, The Sun reported that the Wales’ dog Orla gave birth, and the family always thought the patter of tiny paws would be part of their home, a sentiment that has now been vividly realized in the sight of a small black spaniel trotting faithfully at the heels of the next generation of royals, a detail that was highlighted in coverage of Orla and her puppies.
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