Prince William's family celebrated his birthday with a sweet puppy photograph

It shows William sitting in a garden surrounded by the family dog, Cocker spaniel Orla and three of her four recently-born puppies.

The caption - signed by Catherine and their children Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte - states: "Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies!"

Some paw print emojis were added at the end.

Orla was a gift to the couple from Catherine's brother, James Middleton, in 2020, shortly after the death of their previous dog Lupo.

William's father King Charles and stepmother Queen Camilla also marked the birthday with a message on the official account of the Royal Family.

They shared a picture of William sitting on a stone wall as he visited farmers and food producers on the Duchy of Cornwall in May, with the message: "Happy Birthday to The Prince of Wales!"

Prince William Arthur Philip Louis of Wales - second in line to the throne - was born at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, at 9.03pm on June 21 1982.

He weighed 7lb 1 1/2oz and was the first-born son of King Charles and the late Princess Diana.