Prince William is spending time with royal offspring of the four-legged variety. To mark William’s 43rd birthday on Saturday, the official Instagram account for the Prince and Princess of Wales posted a photo showing him sitting on the grass with the couple’s cocker spaniel,

Kate Middleton is wishing her other half a happy birthday. In honor of Prince William turning 43 on June 21, the Princess of Wales, 43, shared a sweet snapshot on social media. Middleton posted a picture of the Prince of Wales to Instagram, showing her husband sitting in the grass holding one puppy, while the others surround him.

Prince William rang in 43 on Saturday with the help of Kate Middleton’s traditional birthday portrait — and the royal couple’s new puppies.