Any addition to the Royal Family sparks interest – even more so when it’s connected to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
That goes for pets too, but in the same way the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are cherishing the privacy of son Archie, they’re keeping details about their pet pooch under wraps too.
) The couple have refused to reveal the name of their dog and they’re not the only royals to keep their pet private, according to royal commentators.
Speaking on Yahoo UK’sRoyal Box,royal commentator Omid Scobie says: “Pets are off limits for all members of the royal family.”
He said Harry and Meghan had chosen not to reveal the name of their four-legged friend, but aren’t the first royal couple to make that decision, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge initially keeping details about cocker spaniel Lupo secret.
“I remember when the Cambridges first got Lupo there was s uch a furore over the name of the dog, “says Scobie.
” I think it drove press secretaries crazy that they regularly had all of us asking what was the name of this dog . “
Victoria Murphy recalls that the name of the Cambridges’ dog actually only emerged after Kate told a child at an official engagement.
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Prince Harry arrives at the ADAM Tower, in Amsterdam, on September 3, 2019, for the introduction of a project and global partnership between Booking.com, SkyScanner, CTrip, TripAdvisor and Visa, an initiative led by the Duke of Sussex to change the travel industry to better protect tourist destinations and communities that depend on it. (Photo by Frank van Beek / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo credit should read FRANK VAN BEEK / AFP / Getty Images)
Sander Groet (right), a partner at the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam greets the Duke of Sussex as he arrives for the launch of a new travel industry partnership. (Photo by Gareth Fuller / PA Images via Getty Images)
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 03 : Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex announces a partnership between Booking.com, SkyScanner, CTrip, TripAdvisor and Visa called ‘Travalyst’ at A’dam Tower on September 03, 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The initiative is to help transform the travel industry to better protect tourist destinations. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images)
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 03 : Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex announces a partnership between Booking.com, SkyScanner, CTrip, TripAdvisor and Visa called ‘Travalyst’ at A’dam Tower on September 03, 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The initiative is to help transform the travel industry to better protect tourist destinations. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images)
The Duke of Sussex at the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam during the launch of a new travel industry partnership. (Photo by Gareth Fuller / PA Images via Getty Images)
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 03 : Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex announces a partnership between Booking.com, SkyScanner, CTrip, TripAdvisor and Visa called ‘Travalyst’ at A’dam Tower on September 03, 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The initiative is to help transform the travel industry to better protect tourist destinations. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images)
The Duke of Sussex meets children at Sheffield Children’s Hospital in Clarkson Street, Sheffield, where he will officially open the new wing.
The Duke of Sussex arrives at Sheffield Children ??? s Hospital in Clarkson Street, Sheffield, where he will officially open the new wing.
The Duke of Sussex during his visit to Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, to learn about their commitment to applied learning in teaching and research.
The Duke of Sussex during his visit to Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, to learn about their commitment to applied learning in teaching and research.
The Duke of Sussex during his visit to Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, to learn about their commitment to applied learning in teaching and research.
The Duke of Sussex plays with one year old Noah Nicholson during his visit to Sheffield Children’s Hospital in Clarkson Street, Sheffield, where he officially opened the new wing.
The Duke of Sussex arrives at the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Sheffield, where he will watch powerlifting competitors during the Invictus UK Trials.
The Duke of Sussex plays with one year old Noah Nicholson during his visit to Sheffield Children’s Hospital in Clarkson Street, Sheffield, where he officially opened the new wing.
The Duke of Sussex plays with one year old Noah Nicholson during his visit to Sheffield Children’s Hospital in Clarkson Street, Sheffield, where he officially opened the new wing.
The Duke of Sussex meets the hospital’s mascot, Theo the bear, during his visit to Sheffield Children’s Hospital in Clarkson Street, Sheffield, where he officially opened the new wing.
The Duke of Sussex arriving at the Invictus UK Trials Sheffield 2019, English Institute of Sport, Sheffield. Picture credit should read: Doug Peters / EMPICS
The Duke of Sussex leaves the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Sheffield, where met competitors during the Invictus UK Trials.
The Duke of Sussex arriving at the Invictus UK Trials Sheffield 2019, English Institute of Sport, Sheffield. Picture credit should read: Doug Peters / EMPICS
The Duke of Sussex watches powerlifters compete during a visit to the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Sheffield, where he will watch Powerlifting competitors during the Invictus UK Trials.
The Duke of Sussex leaves the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Sheffield, where met competitors during the Invictus UK Trials.
The Duke of Sussex leaves the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Sheffield, where met competitors during the Invictus UK Trials.
The Duke of Sussex meets Invictus Team UK players and their families during a visit to the English Institute of Sport Sheffield, Sheffield, where he will watch Powerlifting competitors during the Invictus UK Trials.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 03 : Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex announces a partnership between Booking.com, SkyScanner, CTrip, TripAdvisor and Visa called ‘Travalyst’ at A’dam Tower on September 03, 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The initiative is to help transform the travel industry to better protect tourist destinations. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images)
The Duke of Sussex arriving at the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam at the launch of a new travel industry partnership. (Photo by Gareth Fuller / PA Images via Getty Images)
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Meghan and Harry reportedly adopted a Labrador puppy in the summer of 2018.
Meghan is a well-known dog lover but was only able to bring one of her two rescue dogs to the UK with her when she moved as the other was too old to make the move.
But according to a story in The Sun earlier this year, neighbors of Meghan and Harry were issued with a set of rules that included not stroking the couple’s dog or offering to walk him.
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