Kate Middleton and Prince William have revealed that their beloved family dog named Lupo died after being a part of their family for nine years.
Taking to social media to announce the sad news, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge revealed that the family will dearly miss the pooch that was with them for the past nine years.
“Very sadly last weekend our dear dog, Lupo, passed away,” the Royals wrote as they shared a family photo with Lupo in it with their 12 million fans on Instagram.point 477 |
“He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years and we will miss him so much.point 79 | – W & C.point 94 | ”point 101 | 1
Throughout the years, Lupo appeared in plenty of family photos, including one of Prince George’s first official pictures.
As it is believed, the couple was previously inspired by Lupo to name their son George. After the couple wrote a series of baby names on papers and laid them on the floor, Lupo was allegedly the one who chose for the little prince to be named George.
“For me, Catherine and now little George are my priorities, and Lupo,” Prince William said after welcoming George into his family back in 2013.
“He’s coping alright, as a lot of people know who’ve got dogs and bringing a newborn back, they take a little bit of time to adapt, but he’s been alright so far, he’s been slobbering around the house, so he’s perfectly happy.”
In a tribute to the 9-year-old pooch, James Middleton, Kate’s brother, expressed that “nothing can ever prepare you for the loss of a dog.”
“For those who have never had a dog, it might be hard to understand the loss. However for those who have loved a dog know the truth: a dog is not just a pet; it is a member of the family, a best friend, a loyal companion, a teacher and a therapist,” he wrote.
“Many people over the years have reached out to me about the pain of losing a dog and for most, the loss of a dog is, in almost every way comparable to the loss of a human loved one.”
Middleton went on to recall the time he had lost his first dog, Tilly, and the pain he has been going through ever since.
“Rest in peace Lupo. Tilly & Mini will be waiting for you. You will always be remembered and your legacy will live on forever. Good Boy,” he concluded.
Lupo was gifted to Kate and William by the Duchess’ parents as a wedding present back in 2011. May he rest in peace.
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