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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge mourn their beloved dog Lupo.
Lupo, a nine-year-old black cocker spaniel, was a wedding gift from KateJames’s brother.
But on Sunday, the couple said on Instagram: “Very sadly last weekend our beloved dog, Lupo, passed away.
“He has been in the heart of our family for the past nine years and will be greatly missed.”
James said on Instagram: “Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a dog.
“For those who have never had a dog, it can be difficult to understand the loss.
“However, those who have loved a dog know the truth: a dog is not just a pet; it is a family member, a best friend, a loyal companion, a teacher and a therapist.”
Following the birth of Prince George in July 2013, William He said Lupo had coped well with the turmoil in the house.
Lupo’s death was announced on Instagram
“As many people know they have dogs and bring a newborn, it takes a little time to adjust, but no, so far it has been fine,” he had said.
“He’s been drooling around the house a bit, so he’s perfectly happy.”
In images taken on the occasion of Prince George’s third birthday, the little royal caused controversy by offering Lupo a lick of his ice cream, prompting the RSPCA to warn people not to feed dairy products to their dogs as they can be toxic.
However, the animal welfare charity praised the young prince for trying to help Lupo stay cool in the summer heat.
Spaniels are known to be energetic and in March, Kate revealed that table tennis was a difficult activity at her home due to Lupo’s determination to participate.
During the couple’s visit to the Republic of Ireland, he told young people at a rest center in County Kildare: “We try to do this at home, but our dog keeps catching the ping pong balls.”
