Kate Middleton's Brother James Shares Rare Comment on Sister
In an interview with The Mirror on Friday, May 23, James, 38, shared how lucky he feels to have Kate, 43, and Pippa Middleton, his 41-year-old sister, as both siblings and friends. Reflecting on his mental health struggles, James revealed how his sisters have been a constant source of support, especially during his darkest moments.
'They've seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they've always been there when I've needed them,' he said. 'Sibling love is something unique, you can't choose your siblings, it can be complicated, it takes work, but when it's strong, I believe it's one of the most powerful bonds there is.'
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Growing up in Bucklebury, England, the Middleton family led a relatively quiet, middle-class life before Kate's rise to fame as the Princess of Wales. Despite the pressures of royal life, James described his eldest sister as someone who is sensitive and strong, adding that the emotional openness of Kate, Pippa, and their mother Carole Middleton played a major role in his ability to cope with his mental health struggles.
'They've always been emotionally open, expressive, and in tune with the people around them, and I think being surrounded by that kind of emotional intelligence rubbed off on me, even if I didn't fully realize it at the time,' he admitted to the outlet.
He continued, 'having strong women around me who led with compassion and honesty definitely helped me learn that vulnerability wasn't weakness, it was strength.'
James also revealed that his family's support laid the foundation for his openness in therapy and even in writing his book, Meet Ella. In fact, Kate and James share a commitment to mental health advocacy with their Heads Together campaign which launched in 2016, which aims to decrease the stigma around mental health.
Kate Middleton's Brother James Shares Rare Comment on Sister first appeared on Parade on May 25, 2025
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