Duchess Catherine’s dog living with family

Britain’s Prince William and Duchess Catherine have sent their dog Lupo to stay with her family.

The cocker spaniel is no longer enjoying life in the grounds of Kensington Palace and has instead been seen on the streets of London with Catherine’s brother, James Middleton.

The 26-year-old businessman was spotted taking the beloved family pet for a walk from his office in South Kensington where he runs a baking company.

The duchess received Lupo as an early Christmas present from her parents in 2011 after he was bred from their dog Ella.

The ”doggy holiday” is said to have been suggested after the birth of Prince George in July, although royal sources are yet to confirm this.

The sighting of Lupo comes after Queen Elizabeth left Prince William’s dog off the guest list for their annual gathering at Sandringham on Christmas Day.

It was reported the dog was banished to the Middletons’ house for the festive period over fears he might upset the British monarch’s four corgis.

TV personality Donna Air, who is dating Catherine’s brother, has also been seen taking Lupo for a walk in west London, suggesting her and James are still serious about each other.

They were seen in public together on Friday (10.01.14) for the first time since before Christmas, after spending the holidays apart.