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Prince George, Princess Charlotte Have a Pet Hamster — Find Out His Name!

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Prince George
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, during a private break skiing at an undisclosed location in the French Alps on March 3, 2016

His Royal Highness Hamster! Kate Middleton revealed on Wednesday, May 4, that her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, have a pet hamster. And the best part? His name is Marvin!

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The Duchess of Cambridge, 34, told a 9-year-old named Darcey about their furry friend at the opening of the Hampton Court Palace’s new children’s play area Magic Garden.

“[She] said she had a hamster, and [Princess] Charlotte really likes it because the whiskers always tickle her face,” Darcey said of her chat with Middleton.

The royal family also have a dog named Lupo.

Related: PHOTOS: Prince George's Baby Album: Kate Middleton and Prince William's Firstborn Son

During the Duchess’ visit with school children at the Magic Garden, Middleton joked that her daughter’s older brother, George, would have been a “bit scared” of the new playground’s 25-foot dragon.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge opens the Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace on May 4, 2016 in London, England.

A 7-year-old named Aqeelah Raamah also reportedly — and adorably! — asked Middleton to play.

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“I said, ‘Would you like to go down the slide?'” Raamah recalled. “She said she is going to bring her jeans and trainers next time so she can go down.”

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