Prince William, Duchess Kate announce death of family dog, Lupo
LONDON – The British royal family recently said goodbye to a beloved pet.
According to People magazine, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, announced in a heartbreaking social media post Sunday that their family dog has died.
“Very sadly last weekend our dear dog, Lupo, passed away,” the couple captioned a photo of the cocker spaniel. “He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years, and we will miss him so much.”
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In addition, the duchess’ brother, James Middleton, mourned Lupo’s death in his own Instagram post, People reported.
“Nothing can ever prepare you for the loss of a dog,” he wrote. “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.”
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