Prince William has spoken candidly about the heartbreaking loss of his family’s beloved dog, Lupo, during a rare and personal moment on camera.

The Prince of Wales appeared on a special episode of the Apple TV+ series The Reluctant Traveler, hosted by Schitt’s Creek star Eugene Levy. During the episode, filmed at Windsor Castle, William gave Levy a private tour of the gardens — and the pair were joined by the family’s current dog, Orla, a black Cocker Spaniel.

As Levy offered Orla a treat, the prince joked, “This is going down well, look, you’re getting the look which is like, ‘please feed me.’”

The lighthearted moment soon turned emotional when William revealed that Orla is actually related to Lupo, the Cocker Spaniel he and Princess Kate lost in 2020.

“So [Orla’s] actually the niece of our other dog, Lupo, who sadly we lost in lockdown,” William explained.

Levy gently asked if the family had been there when it happened. “Yeah, we were all there sadly,” William replied. “It was very sad.”

Lupo had been part of the Wales family since 2011, a gift from Kate’s younger brother, James Middleton, after the royal couple’s wedding. The dog quickly became a cherished companion to William, Kate, and their growing family, often appearing in official photos — including those taken after Prince George’s birth.