Princess Kate and Prince William have been labelled "staggeringly out of touch" in a scathing statement from Peta.
The charity which describes itself as "dedicated to establishing and protecting the rights of all animals" has hit out following the news that the Prince and Princess of Wales have new puppies.
Peta’s Vice President of Programmes Elisa Allen said: "The Prince and Princess of Wales should know that shelters here and worldwide are overflowing with puppies desperate for a second chance at a loving home, and that churning out a litter in the midst of this animal homelessness crisis is staggeringly out of touch.
"If William is going to lead, he might well take a lesson from King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have chosen to adopt from a shelter rather than contribute to the problem."
Princess Kate and Prince William have been labelled "staggeringly out of touch" in a scathing statement from Peta.
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It comes after a new photo of Prince William was released alongside his dog Orla and her new puppies to mark his 43rd birthday on Saturday.
The photograph shared on William's social media channels shows the prince with the family's Cocker Spaniel, Orla, and three of her four recently-born puppies.
The image, taken by the Princess of Wales in Windsor earlier this month, was posted with a message signed "with love" from Catherine and their children George, Charlotte and Louis, plus "the puppies" with a paw print emoji.
Orla joined the royal household in 2020 as a gift from Catherine's brother James Middleton, following the death of their previous dog Lupo. The spaniel welcomed four puppies in May.
It comes after a new photo of Prince William was released alongside his dog Orla and her new puppies to mark his 43rd birthday on Saturday.
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Last month, Queen Camilla adopted a new family member, describing the new arrival as "mischievous" in a heartwarming statement.
The Queen announced the arrival of Moley who was recently adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
In a statement released on social media, a Buckingham Palace spokesman said: "Meet mischievous Moley, The Queen’s new much-loved canine companion who was recently adopted from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home where Her Majesty is Patron.
Last November, King Charles and Queen Camilla revealed that their beloved dog, Beth, had sadly died.
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Queen Camilla previously wrote about her love for dogs in the introduction of Top Dogs: A British Love Affair.
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In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "A sad farewell to Beth, The Queen’s much-loved companion from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home who brought such joy, whether on walkies, helping on official duties, or curled up by the fire."
Beth's name will feature along the path alongside The King's dog, Snuff.
Queen Camilla previously wrote about her love for dogs in the introduction of Top Dogs: A British Love Affair.
She said: "My own dogs, Beth and Bluebell, cannot claim to have saved any lives, but I am, nonetheless, very proud of their resilience."
The 77-year-old added: "Beth came from a family who could no longer care for her and poor Bluebell had been found abandoned in the woods, three weeks old, starving, covered in sores, with a docked tail and just a few patches of fur."
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