The Prince and Princess of Wales have reportedly welcomed four puppies to their family – after their dog Orla gave birth to quadruplets.

Cocker spaniel Orla joined the Wales family in 2020 as a gift from Kate’s brother James Middleton, who is well known for breeding dogs.

The five-year-old pup is now reported to have given birth to four puppies – and the royal children – George, 11, Charlotte, ten, and seven-year-old Louis – are said to be in love.

A source told The Sun: ‘We always thought the patter of tiny feet in the Wales’s household had ended, so the sound of tiny paws will have to do.’

They added that Orla and her puppies are all ‘doing well’.

The names of the four new additions have yet to be revealed, and it is not known if the Wales family plan to keep any of the weeks-old pups.

The identity of the father is also unknown, according to reports.

The insider said: ‘Everyone loves a new royal baby news and so new royal puppies run very close.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have reportedly welcomed four puppies to their family – after their dog Orla (above) gave birth to quadruplets

Cocker spaniel Orla joined the Wales family in 2020 as a gift from Kate’s brother James Middleton, who is well known for breeding dogs

‘Everyone is very excited, not least the three children, who adore Orla, and Lupo before.’

The Waleses are thought to have welcomed gorgeous pooch Orla in 2020, in the same year that their former family dog, Lupo, died.

A source at the time told The Mail on Sunday that the whole family were ‘besotted’ with their new pup.

‘They were devastated when Lupo passed away,’ the friend added. ‘It was hoped that a younger dog would give Lupo some company and give him a little more life and energy.’

The cocker spaniel was the puppy of James’s Middleton’s dog, Ella. The younger sibling of Kate is known for his passion for pups and currently owns a whopping six dogs.

The names of the four new additions have yet to be revealed, and it is not known if the Wales family plan to keep any of the weeks-old pups

Since adopting the cocker spaniel, Orla has been a devoted friend to the couple’s children and was even included in their daughter’s birthday portraits in 2022 and 2023

James – who is patron of several dog-related charities, founder of a dog food brand and even the author of a book about one of his beloved dogs, titled Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life – owns six pooches are called Zulu, Inka, Luna, Mabel, Nala, and Isla.

Since adopting the cocker spaniel, Orla has been a devoted friend to the couple’s children and was even included in their daughter’s birthday portraits in 2022 and 2023.

Orla also appeared on the Royal Family’s social media channels for National Pet Day last month.

A photograph of the black cocker spaniel was shared online with the caption: ‘Celebrating the animals who bring so much joy, companionship and love to our lives’.

Kensington Palace has been contacted for comment on the new additions. 

The Prince and Princess of Wales pictured with their previous dog, Lupo, who died in 2020