Fame is not synonymous with happiness, especially when it is not wanted. Kate Middleton’s brother has opened up about his depression around the time she was dating Prince William.
Mental health is not a taboo in the English royal family. Or rather, it no longer is. While their mother, Princess Diana, suffered from bulimia, Princes Harry and William have spoken about the subject openly in awareness videos, alongside Kate Middleton. And his own brother, James Middleton, does not hesitate to talk about depression and suicidal thoughtsparticularly strong at the time when her sister was dating the son of King Charles III, between the sudden media coverage, the pressure of engagement and breakups.
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The sovereign is currently close to the Princess of Wales. Both have cancer, and George, Charlotte and Louis’ mother reportedly visited her stepfather after his treatment ended. She also made her first official work trip in months on October 2, 2024. But it’s not just physical health that worries you.
Kate Middleton’s brother talks about his depression
Mental health is becoming less and less taboo in society. The freedom of speech contributes to greater consideration of mental illnesses. Kate Middleton’s brother, James, is one of those personalities who speaks candidly. This October 5, 2024, he spoke for the Telegraph the difficult moments experienced when her sister was dating Prince William. It then became “famous by default”. This association was never his choice, he says.
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The twenties were “really difficult” for James Middleton, who struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts. Et the pressure was even greater when his family found themselves in the spotlight. However, he admits: “I only discovered who I was after going through depression”. His statements are full of hope: “I wish I didn’t have to go through this ordeal to find him. But if you don’t experience the hard times, you can’t appreciate the good”. And it was a very special being who helped him in these terrible moments.
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James Middleton: what he owes his family
In his book Meet Ella : The Dog Who Saved My LifeJames Middleton indeed explains thathe owes a lot to his doga cocker spaniel named Ella. In addition to this ball of fur, he was able to count on the unwavering support of his family. In the Mirrorhe returned to how he first confided his difficulties to them in 2017. It was not until 2019 that he made them public.
The Brother of the Princess of Wales explains that he never wants to hide who his sister is: “I will always be his brother”. Kate Middleton has also helped him a lot with his mental health, and it’s the same thing now during their recent ordeals: “I think as a family we are a close family and through the experiences of my mental health and the challenges we have faced over the years we have learned to support each other and this presents itself in different forms”. He continues: “I think we’re very supportive of each other, which I recognize we’re really lucky to have because not every family has that”.
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