Duchess Catherine reveals dog name

Britain's Duchess Catherine has revealed hers at Prince William's pet dog is called Lupo, the Italian word for wolf.

Britain's Duchess Catherine has revealed the name of her dog - Lupo.

The moniker of the pet pooch had been a closely guarded secret since she and husband Prince William received the cocker spaniel before Christmas, but she revealed the name during a trip to Rose Hill Primary School yesterday (21.02.12).

Teacher Lisa Hancock said the duchess let slip the name when she was given a cuddly toy dog.

She said: "The duchess said she wanted to name it after her dog at home. I think it was called Lupin or something.

"The children had chosen a dog for her to cuddle during the lesson. She said, 'What's it called?' and we said, 'Would you like to give it a name?' and she said, 'I will call it after my dog'."

Already a parody twitter account for Lupo - which is the Italian word for wolf - has been set up under the name HRH_Lupo.

Duchess Catherine was in Oxford to promote The Art Room, a charity which encourages confidence in disabled children, of which she has become patron.