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Kate Middleton’s confession about her ‘cheeky’ dogs’ behaviour behind closed doors

Kate Middleton’s confession about her ‘cheeky’ dogs’ behaviour behind closed doors

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Princess of Wales stepped out in Pulborough on Wednesday, taking a ride on the West Sussex Minibus transport service alongside villagers. When in the village, the royal was stopped in her tracks by an adorable three-year-old cocker spaniel belonging to member of the public, Teressa Beacher.  The 44-year-old crouched down to rub the pooch’s ears and scratch his head. She then asked the owner: “Is he cheeky? Does he steal your food?” Followed by a confession about her own dogs: “Whenever there is cereal on the floor our doggies always eat the cereal!” The Wales family currently have two dogs, Orla and Otto. Orla was gifted by the Princess’ brother James Middleton in 2020 and Otto is one of Orla’s pups.  © InstagramPrince William and Kate shared a photo of dog Orla to mark International Pet day Back in May, when Otto was just one, Kate made another confession about his troublesome behaviour. Speaking with a guest at a Buckingham Palace garden party, she revealed that the pup had “chewed quite a lot the other day”. …

Kate Middleton narrowly misses out on special honour

Kate Middleton narrowly misses out on special honour

Published by Daniella Wilson

Like so many of us, the royal family are huge dog lovers and have often been seen with their furry friends.  So, it may not come as a surprise that some Brits have chosen to honour their pets with royal-inspired names.  Shared exclusively with HELLO!, Dogs Trust‘s 2026 National Survey of more than 180,000 dog lovers has revealed which royals have inspired the most pet names – and the results may surprise you.  The Princess of Wales is known to be a dog lover – and is a proud dog mum to her two cocker spaniels, Orla and Otto.  © GettyThe Princess of Wales loves dogs! But it seems the British public prefer her children’s monikers when it comes to naming their pets.  Read on to find out the most popular royal dog names… WATCH: The royal family’s dogs What are the most popular royal dog names? According to the Dogs Trust survey, there were only seven dogs named Kate, and no Catherines, charity representatives told HELLO!. George was the most popular royal dog name, …

Plans for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s beloved pets confirmed

Plans for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s beloved pets confirmed

Published by Daniella Wilson

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stunned many when they announced they would be returning to the United Kingdom alongside their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During their time in the United States, the family had two dogs, Pula and Mia, who were rescued in 2018 and 2022, respectively. They also have a flock of rescued chickens, but will any of these also be crossing the pond with the family? HELLO! understands that while it’s thought that the dogs will come with them, the chickens are unlikely to be crossing the Atlantic. However, this doesn’t mean that the birds will be gotten rid of, as in the family’s absence, staff will be tending to their Montecito home. One of the chickens that the couple own is Sinkie, who previously belonged to Ellen DeGeneres, before the legendary comedian also moved to the UK. The bird had a broken fibula, which led to it being “picked on” by Ellen’s other chickens. WATCH: Inside the lives of royal dogs “Sinkie’s leg is fixed but our chickens were still …

‘Our little family is complete!’

‘Our little family is complete!’

Published by Daniella Wilson

July was a busy month at Princess Diana’s former home, the Althorp Estate. Not only did Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, pay a visit to the Northamptonshire estate, the current residents, Diana’s brother, Earl Charles Spencer, and his wife, Countess Cat Spencer, also welcomed a new addition. Taking to Instagram, Cat shared her delight at the new family member, writing: “Our little family is complete!” alongside a video of a puppy snuggling up to their other dog, Freya. © InstagramThe new dog joins Cat and Charles’ existing dog “Meet baby Phoenix, our new Eurasier who’s a half-sister to Freya,” Cat continued, sharing that the new dog is extra special. “She is @charles.earl.spencer and my wedding present to each other, and we’ve been waiting impatiently for weeks.” Explaining where the new pet came from, Cat added: “Huge thank you to Natalie @northlakeseurasiers for yet another perfect bundle of fluff!” © InstagramCat loves the new dog Indeed, Phoenix does appear to be a perfect bundle of fluff, with Cat cuddling …

Queen Elizabeth II’s VIP treatment behind closed doors for her beloved corgis

Queen Elizabeth II’s VIP treatment behind closed doors for her beloved corgis

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Queen Elizabeth II was inseparable from her beloved corgis, and her cherished pet pooches even travelled by helicopter if required to accompany Her Majesty wherever she went. It was no secret that she spoiled the pets, treating them to chef-prepared meals and having their sheets inside their baskets changed daily, but Prince Harry has revealed another way they lived the high life… In his memoir, Spare, the Duke of Sussex revealed that the dogs would happily join the Queen in her private lift up to her bedroom on a nightly basis. He wrote: “In the heart of this main chamber was the grand staircase. Sweeping, dramatic, seldom used. Whenever Granny headed up to her bedroom on the second floor, corgis at her heels, she preferred the lift. The corgis preferred it too.” © GettyQueen Elizabeth ll and Prince Phillip the Duke of Edinburgh relaxing with their corgis and newspapers at Balmoral in 1975 The Queen owned more than 30 corgis in her lifetime and at any given point, she had up to ten! Princess Diana is …

James Middleton’s honey swap with beekeeper sisters Kate and Pippa: ‘There’s no rivalry’

James Middleton’s honey swap with beekeeper sisters Kate and Pippa: ‘There’s no rivalry’

Published by Daniella Wilson

James Middleton has been checking on his bees before he sits down to talk to HELLO! about his parenthood, his close family and most of all his beloved dogs.  Although he is best known as a canine champion, the Princess of Wales’s brother is a devotee of any activity that immerses him in nature, and beekeeping is a pursuit he shares with both Kate and their sister, Pippa. © InstagramJames kissing his wife Alizee after a recent Lake District hike “Within the family, we’re often exchanging a jar for a jar,” he says in this exclusive interview. “It’s incredible how different places produce different types of honey and different-tasting honey.”  Is there rivalry over whether Kate’s Sandringham honey is better than his Bucklebury honey or Pippa’s Kintbury honey?  “Not at all. The beekeeping community is about sharing advice and experiences, because no two years are ever the same. So it’s about sharing knowledge. I wouldn’t say there’s any rivalry at all.”  Prince William remarked on a recent trip to Borough Market in south-east London that …

Zara Tindall pictured with adorable new family member

Zara Tindall pictured with adorable new family member

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Zara Tindall brought out an unexpected new family member at her equestrian event on Saturday, revealing that she had expanded her brood of three dogs to include a black cocker spaniel pooch.  The mother of three looked relaxed as she took to the riding ring at the FEI Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International Horse Trials in Norfolk, dressed in a pair of white jodhpurs, riding boots and a dark-coloured helmet.  After competing with her horse, Classicals Euro Star, at the event, Zara took a moment to walk her new dog around the grounds, showcasing its shiny black coat and boundless energy.  © PA Images via Getty ImagesZara attended the event with her new pooch The Tindall family are already the proud owners of three other dogs: the black labrador mother-daughter pair named Storm and Pepper, and a brindle boxer named Blink. The trio are all named after “power women” in the Marvel universe.   The dogs live with Zara, her husband Mike Tindall, and their three kids, Mia, Lena and Lucas, at their Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. Mike got candid about the possibility of …