Meghan Markle confirms beloved pet dog Pula has joined them in the UK


The Duchess of Sussex shared a sweet post for Prince Harry's 42nd birthday on Tuesday, revealing several details about the family's new life in the UK…


Eleanor Dye
Eleanor DyeOnline Royal Correspondent
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Meghan Markle has confirmed that the family's beloved pet Labrador has joined them in their relocation to the UK. 

The Duchess of Sussex, 45, shared a series of posts on Instagram for Prince Harry's birthday and to celebrate the family's first few weeks in Britain, after flying over from Montecito, California. 

And front and centre was black Labrador , whom Harry and Meghan adopted in 2018, shortly before their wedding at Windsor Castle. 

The pooch was seen running in front of the couple on a walk through the woods and wagging her tail and splashing around in the weeds as the Sussexes went on a fishing trip. 

Prince Harry, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet ride in a quad bike in picture taken by Meghan Markle© Instagram / @meghan
Pula followed the family as they rode in a quadbike

She also followed Harry, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, as they rode a quad bike with a bag of goodies from M&S, appearing to settle happily into UK life.

Have Harry and Meghan brought their other pets to the UK?

Though Meghan has taken extensive pictures of Pula in the UK, she's yet to show their much-loved rescue beagle, Mamma Mia. 

HELLO! previously reported that the couple's dogs have travelled over from the US, though .

The hens are now being looked after by staff at their $29 million Montecito mansion, which Harry and Meghan have kept as a base in the US despite moving overseas. 

Prince Harry, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet go fishing with dog Pula© Instagram / @meghan
Black labrador Pula was seen in the background as Harry, Archie, and Lili went fishing

and Mia recently featured in an at-home video shared by Meghan on Instagram for her – just weeks before their move to the UK. 

The two pups were seen wearing birthday hats, while Meghan danced around her kitchen to celebrate.  

The Sussexes' other rescue beagle, Guy, sadly passed away in 2025. 

archie chickens
The family's chickens have stayed in the US

Meghan faced heartbreak in 2017 when she initially relocated from Toronto to London to be with Prince Harry, and , due to his age.

"She's said goodbye to her friends, goodbye to her car, goodbye to one of her dogs – Bogart," Harry wrote in Spare. 

Harry's then-communications secretary Jason Knauf said at the time: "Bogart is now living with friends". 

Meghan wishes Harry a happy birthday

Meghan publicly wished Harry a happy birthday after the couple moved their children to a new school after talks with their security team.

HELLO! revealed on Monday night that Archie and Lilibet are joining another school due to heavy traffic and the security risk posed by a long journey.

Meghan shared a video of Haarry on his 42nd birthday
Meghan shared a video of Harry on his 42nd birthday

On Tuesday morning, Meghan posted a birthday message for Harry on Instagram as he turned 42, with a number of pictures of the family.

The caption says: "He’s simply the best. Happy birthday, my love." She later posted a video of Prince Harry laughing as they drove through a forest. 

Meanwhile, Prince William stepped out in Devon on Tuesday for an engagement related to his Duchy of Cornwall, appearing unruffled by news of his younger brother's birthday.

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