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Nia Dalton

Prince William says he give his dog 'a lot of cuddles' as he talks grief

When Prince William and Harry arrived at Windsor Castle to greet people paying their respects to the late Queen on Saturday, there were many sweet moments recorded by fans. Handshakes, hugs, smiles and tears were shared as the royal couples, known as the Fab Four, spoke directly to members of the public.

A touching interaction was filmed by a spectator, as the Prince of Wales revealed one way he'd been coping with his grief at home. William spoke to the crowd about how important dogs are during dark times, and his appreciation for his beloved cocker spaniel named Orla.

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He told the mourners that he'd been giving his puppy "a lot of cuddles" since the passing of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

In the TikTok video uploaded by dog owner Rach Cot, William can be seen spotting an adorable Italian greyhound named Luna in the crowd.

He affectionately strokes the grey dog and says: "You're very sweet Luna. How old is she?"

The lady responds explaining that she is nearly two years old, to which William adds: "Dogs at this time are so important.

William told royal fans that he'd been cuddling his puppy a lot at home (The Royal Family/UPI/REX/Shutterstock)

"I give my dog a lot of cuddles at the moment. I've got a spaniel called Orla. She's very sweet."

Orla is the Cambridges' second dog, after they sadly announced the death of their elderly cocker spaniel Lupo last year.

The Prince of Wales was heard another time reminding the public of how important dogs are - a comment that made Kate Middleton and fellow spectators smile.

Like William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were comforted by a Labrador while working their way through the crowds.

Kate and William currently own a young black cocker spaniel named Orla (Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock)

The golden dog named Louis shared a touching moment of mourning with Prince Harry while his wife Meghan Markle greeted a baby.

Louis' owner Sarah Gracie, from Surrey, posted pictures of the exchange online and tweeted: "We witnessed a really beautiful moment at such a difficult time for them.

"Louis had the best day and is at his happiest when he is being cuddled, petted and surrounded by people."

"I have never seen a better picture of someone who needed a dog's love," someone replied, while another said: "Louis looks like he's giving Harry some much needed comfort."

You can leave your tributes to Queen Elizabeth II here.

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