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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton's Brother James Middleton Admits Sibling Relationships 'Can Be Complicated'
Kate Middleton is the eldest of three siblings, born ahead of sister Pippa Middleton and brother James Middleton. James opened up in a new interview about his bond with his two sisters and his mother Carole Middleton, and shared that, when it comes to Kate and Pippa, they're not just his sisters, but friends. James added that Carole, Kate, and Pippa were there for him during some of his lowest times, and that he feels 'incredibly fortunate.'In a candid new interview, Kate Middleton's younger brother James Middleton is opening up about how he feels 'incredibly fortunate' to have sisters Kate and Pippa Middleton 'not just as siblings, but as friends.' Speaking to The Mirror, James said, 'They've seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they've always been there when I needed them. 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.' Of Kate, Pippa, and their mother Carole Middleton, James said of the trio that '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.' '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,' James added. 'That doesn't mean I always found it easy. In fact, like a lot of men, I struggled with expressing how I was doing when I was at my lowest.' James has openly spoken about his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts in the past (including in his 2024 book Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life), and he shared that 'having strong women around [him] who led with compassion and honesty' helped him appreciate vulnerability: '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,' he said. Earlier this month, James shared with The Times that Kate's cancer diagnosis last year 'was a challenging time,' but that he offered 'support and help' where he could. 'Being there for someone is such an important part, and it doesn't necessarily have to be on your terms and it shouldn't be on your terms,' he said. 'It should be on their terms—unconditional. 'I'm not doing it for something in return, I'm doing it because I love you.'' James added, 'And that's the simplest way of really demonstrating love. You can do it in all these various fancy ways, but actually, you know, it is just generally being there.' Read the original article on InStyle
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Duchess Catherine's brother opens up about unique bond
The Princess of Wales' brother has opened up about their unique bond. James Middleton, 38 – who has been open about his mental health issues - explained he has always relied on his family, including big sister Duchess Catherine, 43, to help him cope. He told The Mirror: 'I'm incredibly fortunate to have my two sisters, not just as siblings, but as friends. 'They've seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they've always been there when I've needed them. '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.' Speaking about his family, he went on: '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 know it at the time. '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. 'That doesn't mean I always found it easy. In fact, like a lot of men, I struggled with expressing how I was doing when I was at my lowest. 'But having strong women around me who led with compassion and honesty definitely helped me learn that vulnerability wasn't weakness, it was strength.' James – who married French financial analyst Alizee Thevenet in September 2021 before welcoming son Inigo in 2023 – had an idyllic childhood in Berkshire with parents Carole, 70 and Michael, 75 and sisters Catherine and Pippa, 41.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Property Brothers Star Drew Scott's Kids Parker & Piper Are Twinning — & Snuggling! — in Rare Photo
Drew Scott and Linda Phan's children are the snuggliest kiddos on the block, and it's the cutest thing you'll see today. On May 17, the Property Brothers star shared a snapshot of his two kiddos, Parker and Piper, on his Instagram. He shared the photo with the caption reading, 'Sibling snuggles🥰. Love seeing Parky as a big bro!' We see the adorable siblings snuggling together, twinning in neutral-toned onesies and their iconic dark hair. Not only does this rare pic make us 'awww,' but it just shows how close the two already are! And this isn't the first time we've seen the two snuggle up this year. Back in Feb 2025, they chaotically cuddled each other, and their papa, who he posted on social media with the caption reading, 'If we ain't workin', we ain't brushing our hair. #bedhead.' For those who don't know, Scott and Phan met at a Toronto Fashion Week event in 2010, hitting it off soon after. They later married in 2018. After 12 years together, they welcomed their son Parker James, born in May 2022, specifically on their fourth wedding anniversary. In early 2024, they announced they were expecting another baby, and on June 5, 2024, they welcomed their daughter Piper Rae. Back in 2023, during an interview with Drew and Jonathan, Drew talked about what being a father meant to him. 'I don't want to be the dad who's off filming and works all the time. The traditional stereotypes are not of interest to me. Linda and I both want to be impactful in Parker's growth,' he said. 'There's no perfect parent or perfect dad and families look different for everyone. As long as you're someone who's giving your all, giving a lot of love, showing love, and encouraging your kids to be kind, you're doing the job.'Best of SheKnows 19 Celebrity Stepparents Who Have a Tight Bond With Their Stepkids I'm 29 Weeks Pregnant, & Comfortable Sandals Are a *Must* This Summer—These Are the Best Ones on the Market Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About
Irish Times
14-05-2025
- General
- Irish Times
The Silent Witness
I was the breath that never came, the cry that never filled the room. I was the light that flickered, then faded before the dawn. Yet here I linger, a whisper in the walls, a shadow in the corner of your eye, watching as you grow, baby sister and brother, two lights that shine where mine could not. I see your first steps, the stumble and the rise, the way you reach for the world with hands I never had the chance to hold. Your laughter fills the spaces where my silence lingers, each giggle a note of a song I never sang. You wear the love I never physically felt, the warmth of a mother's embrace, the pride in a father's eyes. And I am here, just out of sight, the sibling you never knew, a memory before there was memory. But I am not sorrow, not a tear in the tapestry of your lives. I am the quiet witness, the guardian of your days. I watch you grow, rooted in a love that never withers, in the hearts of those who remember what could have been, but find joy in what it is. You carry me in ways you'll never know, in the way you hold each other close, in the sibling bond that ties you tight. I am the thread in the weave, invisible but strong, binding you to me, and me to you. And though we never met, and I never grew, I am with you in every step you take, in every breath you draw. I am the unseen, the silent, the ever-present the big brother who loves you still.
