What should have been a joyous day filled with balloons, cake, and laughter took an unexpected and heartbreaking turn for young Prince George. As the future king celebrated his 12th birthday at Windsor with close family members and a few school friends, the mood suddenly shifted—leaving the young royal in tears and the palace in an awkward hush.
According to insiders close to the royal household, George had been looking forward to this birthday for weeks. With his growing interest in animals, particularly dogs, his favorite four-legged companion—a black spaniel named Lupo II—was at the center of his excitement. Ever since the original Lupo, a beloved family pet, passed away, this newer pup had been George’s closest companion. But when he went looking for his dog that morning, it was gone. What happened next stunned everyone.
At first, George assumed the dog was just playing outside or hiding under a table as it sometimes did. But when he asked palace staff and family members, no one gave a straight answer. Then, during a quiet moment in the garden, he overheard something that made his stomach drop: Camilla, Queen Consort, had arranged for the dog to be “taken away temporarily” due to what she described as "unacceptable behavior indoors."
Sources claim Camilla had grown frustrated in recent weeks with the dog’s energy levels and occasional barking. Though the spaniel had not caused any serious harm, it had reportedly chewed one of her slippers and knocked over a vase in Clarence House. For Camilla, it was the final straw—and she quietly instructed a royal aide to have the dog relocated to a friend’s country estate for "training."
When George learned the truth, he burst into tears and reportedly screamed, “Why would she do that? It’s my birthday!” His mother, Princess Catherine, was seen immediately pulling him into a tight embrace, whispering comforting words while clearly upset herself. Prince William, usually calm and diplomatic, was said to have stepped aside to make a discreet phone call—presumably to sort things out.
The incident sparked quiet tensions behind palace walls. While Camilla insisted the decision was temporary and "in George’s best interest," the way it was handled—with no communication to either of his parents—caused a wave of frustration. For a 12-year-old boy already under immense public scrutiny and pressure as a future monarch, the emotional toll of losing his dog—on his special day, no less—was visibly overwhelming.
One palace insider described the atmosphere that evening as "frosty." While the family tried to go ahead with the birthday dinner, complete with a custom-made football cake and gifts, George’s smile never fully returned. The dog, after all, wasn’t just a pet—it was his constant friend through long days of royal duties, school routines, and media attention.
In the days since, pressure has mounted behind the scenes for Camilla to make amends. Some say she’s already softened her stance and that discussions are underway to bring the dog back—possibly with a new trainer hired to help manage its behavior. But for Prince George, the emotional sting lingers.
This incident may seem small in the grand scheme of royal affairs, but to those within the palace, it highlighted a growing need for sensitivity around the younger royals. George, like any child, deserves moments of happiness without politics or protocols. And in this case, what should have been a beautiful birthday turned into a painful memory—one that neither he, nor the public, is likely to forget anytime soon.