Prince William and Kate Middleton Introduce Adorable New Family Member

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The royal family just got a new prince. 

Prince William and Kate Middleton have welcomed a new baby to their family, joining big siblings Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.

On May 1st, Prince William and Kate shared a sweet photo of a new puppy, Otto, and announced his arrival to the family with the message, “Welcome to the family Otto! 1 today.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton have added a new pet to their family, a dog named Otto. They previously adopted a black cocker spaniel named Orla in 2020. Prince William also revealed that the family dislikes one chore in particular: cleaning the guinea pig’s cage.

According to Victoria Ward of The Telegraph, Prince William shared during a 2024 visit to Woodgate Valley Urban Farm that his children frequently forget to clean their guinea pig’s cage, so he ends up doing it himself.

Prince William and Princess Kate aren’t the only royals who’ve had pets. Queen Elizabeth II famously loved corgis and had more than 30 throughout her 70 years as queen.

Over the years, people close to the royal family have said that Queen Elizabeth often personally cared for the dogs herself.

Photographer Annie Leibovitz shared a 2022 photo on X (formerly Twitter) and recalled that the Queen walked her dogs daily. The Queen had a lifelong love for corgis, small and brave dogs originally bred to herd cattle. She received her first corgi from her father when she was just seven years old and had one as a companion for the next several decades.

The Queen’s love for corgis started in 1944 when she was given a puppy named Susan for her 18th birthday, as stated on the royal family’s website.

From there, the royal bred all of her corgis as descendents from Susan and included a few “dorgis.”

In addition to her fondness for corgis, the Queen also created a unique breed called ‘dorgis,’ which are a mix between dachshunds and corgis, according to the royal website.

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Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on February 19th, his 66th birthday, and is suspected of wrongdoing while holding a public position.

The arrest happened as questions resurfaced about Andrew’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew maintains he has done nothing wrong.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have publicly expressed their sympathy for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of court documents related to the convicted sex offender.

A spokesperson for The Prince and Princess of Wales said they are very worried about the ongoing disclosures and continue to support those affected.

Marius Borg Høiby, the oldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, was arrested on February 1st for assault, threatening someone with a knife, and breaking a restraining order, according to a statement from Oslo police to The Associated Press.

The 29-year-old man, who isn’t a royal and doesn’t have any official responsibilities, will be held for up to four weeks due to concerns he might commit further crimes. An Oslo court approved the detention, and his lawyer, Petar Sekulic, says they are thinking about appealing the decision.

Høiby is scheduled to appear in court on February 3rd to face charges related to four alleged rapes that occurred between 2018 and 2024, along with accusations of domestic violence and breaking a restraining order.

In a statement to the Associated Press, his lawyers said Høiby rejects all accusations of sexual abuse and most of the claims involving violence.

Flora Vesterberg, whose grandmother is Princess Alexandra (a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II), has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband, Timothy Vesterberg.

She announced on Instagram on January 19th that she and Timothy are expecting their first child, saying they are “over the moon” with happiness.

Prince Harry began a legal battle at London’s High Court on January 19th against Associated Newspapers, the company behind the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, and Mail Online. The trial, which is expected to last several weeks, centers on accusations that the media group used dishonest methods to gather news.

Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, and Sadie Frost are also joining the lawsuit against the publishing company.

Associated Newspapers has “vigorously denied” the claims, according to the BBC.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marked their tenth anniversary as a couple by releasing a sweet, black-and-white video of them dancing at home.

The couple shared a sweet video set to Olivia Dean’s song “So Easy (To Fall In Love),” and revealed it was filmed by their 4-year-old daughter, Lilibet. Meghan, who also shares 6-year-old son Archie with Harry, gave credit to their daughter in the Instagram post’s caption, simply writing, “cred: our daughter.”

The couple shared a cute photo from early in their relationship, showing them hugging during a trip outdoors.

“When 2026 feels just like 2016….,” Meghan wrote in the caption. “You had to be there.”

Queen Sofia of Spain’s sister passed away on January 15th at the age of 83, according to an announcement from the Greek royal family’s office.

The Greek Royal Family announced with great sadness that Princess Irene passed away on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, at 11:40 AM local time. She was surrounded by family at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. She was a beloved sister and aunt.

The funeral for her took place on January 19th at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Athens, and she was buried at the Royal Cemetery of Tatoi.

On her 44th birthday, the Princess of Wales shared a message on the power of nature to heal.

In a recent video, Kate reflected on winter’s ability to bring a sense of calm and introspection. She described how the season’s quiet beauty—like a slowly flowing stream—allows us to pause, look inward, and connect with both ourselves and the natural world around us.

I’ve been thinking about how thankful I am. It’s like a natural flow within us washes away our fears, bringing peace and allowing us to truly feel what it means to be alive and connected to nature. Nature is a gentle guide, quietly helping us remember and heal.

Princess Catherine made her first public appearance of 2026 alongside her husband at Charing Cross Hospital in London. The visit was a show of support for healthcare workers and came nearly a year after she shared the news that her cancer was in remission.

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