The Princess of Wales revealed her family has welcomed a new member during an outing in West Wales on Tuesday.
Catherine visited Hiut Denim, a family-owned company in Cardigan, where she was seen excitedly meeting the family’s cocker spaniel, Barney.
As she crouched down to stroke Barney, she said: “You are lovely!” and, speaking to staff, she went on to say: “We have the same breed of dog.”
The princess was then asked: “How old are yours?” to which Catherine replied: “So we've got a little puppy, he's only eight months, and Orla's five.”
The Princess of Wales revealed they have added a puppy to the family during a trip to Wales
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are known to be animal-lovers, and were given Orla by Catherine’s brother, James Middleton, in 2020.
Orla gave birth to four puppies last year, and they featured in William’s 43rd birthday post.
The message was signed "with love" from Catherine and their children, George, Charlotte and Louis, plus "the puppies" left a sweet paw print emoji.
The revelation followed a touching health update that the princess gave during her visit.
Speaking outside a factory in Cardigan, Catherine told one man who wished her continued recovery: "Thank you very much. This is good for my soul, meeting wonderful people."
The exchange came after the man enquired about her wellbeing following her health challenges.
Catherine met Barney, the family dog at the Hiut Denim company during her visit
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Catherine underwent abdominal surgery in January 2024 and subsequently revealed two months later that she was receiving preventative chemotherapy.
Her treatment concluded by September that year, and she announced in January 2025 that she had entered remission.
When asked about Prince George, the princess responded warmly: "He's doing very well, thank you. They are at school today, and I am going to go back and see them this evening."
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Earlier in the day, Catherine had visited Melin Tregwynt, a historic woollen mill nestled in a remote corner of Pembrokeshire near Fishguard.
The princess arrived wearing a vintage Welsh wool coat, appropriate attire for touring the facility renowned for its premium blankets and throws.
Staff guided her through the entire production process, from weaving through to the finishing touches applied to their fabrics.
The Waleses revealed that their dog Orla gave birth to four puppies last year in a social media post
|In the quality control department, Catherine was invited to repair a broken thread in a roll of reversible cloth under the guidance of employee Paula Harding.
After completing a small two-inch repair, Ms Harding praised her technique: "She did it right, it's amazing, and she didn't go through the other side, that's skill – she's got the skill."
The princess remarked during the task: "You have to have really good eyesight and patience."
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