James Middleton, the youngest of the three Middleton siblings, has spoken candidly about the profound influence his sisters, Catherine and Pippa, and their mother, Carole, have had on his life. In an exclusive interview with OK! magazine, the 38-year-old father of one reflected on the strength and resilience of his family as he promotes the paperback release of his memoir, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life.
“I’m incredibly fortunate to have my two sisters, Catherine and Pippa, not just as siblings, but as friends,” James said. “They’ve seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they’ve always been there when I’ve needed them most.” He described sibling love as “unique” and “one of the most powerful bonds there is,” adding that it requires work but is immensely rewarding.
James credited his sisters with teaching him essential life lessons about vulnerability, resilience and emotional intelligence. Growing up in Berkshire with their mother Carole, 70, and father Michael, 75, the Middleton trio were “infinitely fortunate” to be raised in a home full of love and laughter. James noted that his family’s emotional openness helped him learn that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
“Having strong women around me who led with compassion and honesty definitely helped me learn that vulnerability wasn’t weakness — it was strength,” he said. “It probably laid the groundwork for me being able to open up later on, whether in therapy, writing the book, or just in honest conversations with the people I love. And for that, I’m incredibly grateful.”
James is now married to Alizee Thevenet, with whom he shares a son named Inigo. His memoir, which details his struggles with mental health and the role his dog Ella played in his recovery, is available in paperback, hardback, ebook and audio formats.
