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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
GMB's Susanna Reid stuns viewers with rude remark as James Middleton opens up on mental health
Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid made a bold remark to Kate Middleton's brother, James Middleton, during his interview on the show on Wednesday morning as he discussed his mental health. Susanna Reid's absent-minded remark to guest James Middleton during Wednesday's episode of Good Morning Britain left him stunned as the 38-year-old appeared on the show alongside a special guest. Hosts Susanna and Ed Balls discussed the day's biggest stories and topics and invited Kate Middleton's brother, James, 38, to join them during one segment of the ITV programme. The Princess of Wales' brother brought along his dogs Inka and Isla, much to Susanna's delight. James revealed how his late pup Ella, who he previously wrote his book, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life about, helped him battle through dark times in his mental health. He told the hosts: "When I was really struggling, Ella was the one who was able to step in and really help me and she was doing it consciously. I truly believe she was consciously knowledgeable about how she was helping me." During the interview, Susanna was happy to be distracted by Inka who was sitting by her on the sofa enjoying a clap from the presenter, the Mirror reports. She petted and laughed as the pooch licked her face while James discussed how Ella helped him when he was struggling with his mental health. Susanna replied: "I've barely listened to a word you have said. I am in the moment with Inka, that unfortunately means that I'm not in the moment with anyone else." James and co-host Ed chuckled at her comment before going on to discuss the benefits of having dogs as pets. Kate's brother added: "Dogs improve prod in the workplace so I think if you can't have a dog in the workplace you should be encouraged to bring it because they do improve, increase productivity." He added: Although they are a distraction." Meanwhile, Good Morning Britain viewers were recently delighted after a slight shake-up in the presenting team. The audience are typically served the latest news by Susanna Reid and one of her regular male co-hosts, either Ed Balls or Richard Madeley. However, on Bank Holiday Monday, viewers tuned in to see Ranvir Singh and Robert Rinder at the helm instead. While the duo received mixed reviews, it was the pleasant change in weather presenter that really delighted viewers. Stepping in for usual weather expert, Laura Tobin, was Des Coleman, who has been a stand-in on Good Morning Britain over the years. Viewers appeared to be very happy with the slight change to the show as one remarked on X: "We like Des and he should always fill in for Laura when she's away doing whatever she does. Always a pleasure to see him." Another echoed: "Love Des so cheerful." A third chimed in: "And that people is how the weather should be presented."
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Queen's comforting 5 words to Kate Middleton's brother after mortifying accident
James Middleton recalls and encounter with the late Queen when she comforted him after his beloved dog Ella became something of an escape artist during a stay at Sandringham James Middleton has recalled a light-hearted moment with the late Queen where the two bonded over their love and appreciation of dogs. The father of one, who is the younger brother of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, is currently celebrating the release of the paperback version of his book, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, which is part-memoir, part love letter to man's best friend. In an exclusive interview with OK!, the 38-year-old said writing down his experiences of love and loss, and explaining his incredible bond with cocker spaniel Ella, who died in January 2023, had been "overwhelming, in the best way', and he was incredibly proud of the result. As well as sharing difficult details of what he calls his 'Darkest night', when his mental health plummeted, there are also a lot of lighter moments, many of them involving sister Kate, 43, and her extended royal family. Recalling a time when he was invited to stay at Sandringham by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, James revealed that Ella wasn't the most well-behaved house guest and proceeded to get up to mischief. When she was given special privileges to stay in James's guest room - she proceeded to escape and make her way into the kitchen, followed by a trip into a guest room bathroom. James remembers being spoken to later in the day by the late Queen, a huge dog lover herself, who delivered a comforting: 'Well, dogs will be dogs'. As well as being James's most faithful canine companion, Ella was also the mother of Prince William and Kate's late dog Lupo, who appeared in many of the family photographs shared by the royal couple. The Middletons and Windsors have long been dog-loving families, with the late Queen herself owning more than 30 corgis, many of whom were direct descendants of her first dog, named Susan. King Charles, 76, also adopted his mother's love for dogs, and owned Jack Russell Tigga while William and Harry were growing up. There is now a bronze sculpture of Tigga in the gardens of Charles's Gloucestershire home, Highgrove. James's beloved Ella died shortly before James and his wife Alizee Thevenet discovered they were expecting their first child. James told OK! It was the realisation that his child wouldn't ever get to meet her that spurred the idea for the book. 'That thought really hit me' he said, 'so I started writing down every memory I could, every adventure, every moment we shared because I wanted Inigo to know Ella. I wanted him to know the dog who introduced his father to his mother, and to understand just how extraordinary she was. Our lives were so deeply entwined. She was a part of me as much as I was a part of her. 'The book naturally unfolded from that connection. And I knew that if Ella's story could bring someone else even a glimmer of hope, comfort, or warmth, then telling it would be worth it. "What I thought about most was why I was telling this story. It wasn't just about me, it was about the incredible bond we can have with animals, and how sometimes, they reach us in ways that people can't. I wanted to honour that, and I wanted to honour Ella.'
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prince William and Kate Middleton have welcomed a new royal family member: Here's who it is
Image credits: Getty Images The royal family has officially expanded in numbers. According to a recent report, Prince William and Kate Middleton have welcomed some new royal family members, expanding their family of 5. Read along to find out who it is! Till now, the royal couple along with their three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10 and Prince Louis, 7 had one dog, Orla. However, according to The Sun, the black cocker spaniel has recently welcomed a set of puppies. "Mother and babies are doing well. Everyone loves a new royal baby news and so new royal puppies run very close," said a source to the outlet. Orla was gifted to the family in 2020 after Kate's brother and British entrepreneur James Middleton's dog Luna had welcomed "six healthy pups." Middleton had shared the exciting news on Instagram, letting people know "they all have lovely homes waiting for them." It was revealed in 2022 in Princess Charlotte's 7th birthday portraits that the family had named their dog Orla, which is a Celtic name meaning "golden princess." Image credits: Instagram/princeandprincessofwales Orla holds a special place for the royal family whose previous dog Lupo died in November 2020. Lupo, who was a black cocker spaniel too, was also gifted by Kate's brother to the couple as a "belated wedding present" in 2011, as he mentioned in his memoir 'Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo Lupo was gifted to William and Kate during a troubling time when he was about to head to the Falkland Island for a six-week-long deployment and thus held a special place in the family which Orla seems to have filled with her presence. On April 11, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared an image of their beloved pet to celebrate National Pet Day, writing, "Celebrating the animals who bring so much joy, companionship and love to our lives this #NationalPetDay." According to the insider, the royal family is loving the pups so far and hopes to keep them, expanding their family to include more furry friends.
South Wales Guardian
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
James Middleton: Kate has ‘always been there' for me
In an interview with the Daily Mirror, the 38-year-old entrepreneur explained how Kate and their sister Pippa have 'always been there' for him. 'I'm incredibly fortunate to have my two sisters, not just as siblings, but as friends,' he said. 'They've seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they've always been there when I've needed them.' After struggling with his mental health in 2017, Mr Middleton said his sisters and mother Carole, helped him immensely. '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 realise it,' he said. 'Looking back, I think it gave me permission, in a way, to feel things more deeply and to name those feelings when they came up. 'But having strong women around me who led with compassion and honesty definitely helped me learn that vulnerability wasn't weakness, it was strength.'The entrepreneur and mental health advocate has previously spoken about his 'rebirth' from depression after undergoing therapy. He has recently written the book Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, about his pet being his 'reason for being' as well as helping to change his mindset and provide him with moments of reprieve. A post shared by James Middleton (@jmidy) The future queen is making a gradual return to public royal duties after completing her cancer treatment. On May 20, Kate returned to royal garden parties for the first time in two years, surprising guests by joining her husband at Buckingham Palace. In the aftermath of his sister's cancer diagnosis, Mr Middleton showed his support with a touching Instagram tribute to his older sister. Alongside a photo of the pair as children, he wrote: 'Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too.'
Rhyl Journal
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
James Middleton: Kate has ‘always been there' for me
In an interview with the Daily Mirror, the 38-year-old entrepreneur explained how Kate and their sister Pippa have 'always been there' for him. 'I'm incredibly fortunate to have my two sisters, not just as siblings, but as friends,' he said. 'They've seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they've always been there when I've needed them.' After struggling with his mental health in 2017, Mr Middleton said his sisters and mother Carole, helped him immensely. '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 realise it,' he said. 'Looking back, I think it gave me permission, in a way, to feel things more deeply and to name those feelings when they came up. 'But having strong women around me who led with compassion and honesty definitely helped me learn that vulnerability wasn't weakness, it was strength.'The entrepreneur and mental health advocate has previously spoken about his 'rebirth' from depression after undergoing therapy. He has recently written the book Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, about his pet being his 'reason for being' as well as helping to change his mindset and provide him with moments of reprieve. A post shared by James Middleton (@jmidy) The future queen is making a gradual return to public royal duties after completing her cancer treatment. On May 20, Kate returned to royal garden parties for the first time in two years, surprising guests by joining her husband at Buckingham Palace. In the aftermath of his sister's cancer diagnosis, Mr Middleton showed his support with a touching Instagram tribute to his older sister. Alongside a photo of the pair as children, he wrote: 'Over the years, we have climbed many mountains together. As a family, we will climb this one with you too.'
