One user wrote: “Love the name. What a handsome boy. I hope Otto is being spoilt on his 1st birthday.”

Another commented: “Awwww Otto is adorable. And very photogenic (just like you all).”

A third added: “Oh what a beautiful dog. He’s lovely. There’s mischief in those eyes for sure. Happy Birthday Otto. Hope you have lots of fun and cuddles little one!”

Someone else also pointed out: “A brilliant photo considering how notoriously difficult it is to capture a dog looking directly at a camera! Especially at that age!”

A Long Royal Tradition of Dogs

The addition of Otto continues a long-standing tradition of dog ownership within the British royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II was famously devoted to her dogs, helping cement the image of the UK as a nation of animal lovers.

Historic Royal Dog Breeds

The history of royal pets stretches back centuries. In the 17th century, King Charles II popularized the King Charles Spaniel, a breed often seen in portraits of the era.

Later, Queen Victoria kept a wide variety of dogs during her reign, including spaniels and Pomeranians, while her husband Prince Albert favored Clumber spaniels and greyhounds.