Prince William Reveals Who Sleeps in Bed With Him and Kate

KEY POINT

• Prince William said Orla, the couple’s cocker spaniel, sleeps in bed with him and Kate.

• He shared the detail during a 2024 visit to Duchy College Stoke Climsland.

• Orla was given to William and Kate by Kate’s brother James Middleton in 2020.

The revelation came during Prince William’s conversation with Louise Harland, whom he met alongside her dog, Jacks, during his visit to Duchy College Stoke Climsland in 2024.

Harland later told Hits Radio Cornwall that William mentioned his own dog sleeping on the bed with him and Kate. The royal also showed interest in Jacks, asking about the breed and commenting on the softness of the dog’s ears.

The exchange provides a rare personal detail about the Prince and Princess of Wales away from their official duties. Rather than discussing royal engagements or public responsibilities, William’s comments centered on an ordinary part of family life involving their pet.

Orla’s Royal 

Orla joined William and Kate’s family in 2020 after being given to the couple by Kate’s younger brother, James Middleton. The cocker spaniel came from a litter connected to James’ late dog, Ella.

James Middleton is also associated with a dog-focused food and lifestyle business named after Ella. He has previously described Ella as a therapy dog who helped him through a difficult period in his life.

Orla later became part of the Wales children’s lives as well. Kate confirmed that the family kept one of Orla’s puppies, adding another spaniel to the household and giving Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis a new canine companion.

Sleeping with pets is a common practice among owners, although opinions differ over its effect on hygiene and sleep quality. The supplied material cites an estimate that 56% of pet owners allow dogs or cats to sleep in their beds.

Potentially positive effects described in the material include reduced stress, greater feelings of security and increased relaxation before sleep. However, the same information notes that pets can also disrupt sleep, meaning the experience can vary between owners.

William’s comments stand out because they reveal a small domestic habit involving one of the family’s most recognizable pets. The detail adds a personal dimension to public knowledge of the Wales family without suggesting that their private household routines are otherwise known.