Prince William reveals unexpected family member he and Kate Middleton share bed with
Prince William let slip an unusual detail about his sleeping habits with wife Princess Kate during a recent outing, as he admitted the couple often find themselves sharing their bed with an unexpected family member
When it comes to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s private life, it’s clear to see that the couple put family first, with the dedicated royals enjoying a comfortable life with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Yet while the children certainly take up most of their time, they’re not the only family members that demand William and Kate’s attention – as one other key family member has also earned a firm place in their hearts – and their bed!
The surprising revelation first came to light on Thursday October 17, when Prince William was meeting a fan’s dog during his visit to Duchy College. During the course of the conversation, William revealed that the couple’s beloved fur-baby Orla, a cocker spaniel, often sleeps in bed with him and his wife – much to the surprise of fans in attendance.
According to Hello!, Louise Harland, who was there with her dog Jacks, told Hits Radio Cornwall: “[William] said that his little dog sleeps on the bed with them at night, with him and Kate.”
“[He was] absolutely in love with my little dog. He asked what breed he was and he’s never met one of those breeds, he’s a Cockerjack, so he’s a little bit of a unique combination,” Louise added.
She also went on to reveal that William had commented on how “soft” her pet’s ears are and “gave him lots of loving.”
Royal pooch Orla has been a member of the family since 2020, when James Middleton’s dog Luna gave birth to a litter of six healthy puppies, prompting William and Kate to re-home one of the pups. However, despite being adopted early on, it wasn’t until 2022 that the royal canine made her debut, when she appeared alongside Princess Charlotte in a portrait to mark her birthday.
Interestingly, Orla has a royal connection of her own too – as the word itself means “golden princess” in Celtic, meaning it has a regal connotation and nods towards the couple’s titles as the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Prior to welcoming Orla into their home, the family had been the proud owners of another dog, Lupo, who was also a cocker spaniel, but sadly died in November 2020 leaving the royals heartbroken. The family announced his death with a special tribute on social media, writing at the time: “He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years and we will miss him so much.”
