Brother James Middleton Opens Up About Supporting Duchess Kate During Her Darkest Hour
Struggles faced by James Middleton after sister Kate receives cancer diagnosis - James Middleton discusses the tough period following his sister Kate's cancer diagnosis
First off, let me tell you, big bro here ain't one to mince words. So when Princess Kate (yep, that's my sis) announced her cancer diagnosis back in '24, it wasn't just tough sledding for William, their brood of kiddos, and the royal household. Nope, it was a real rollercoaster for the Middletons too, and my bro James Middleton spilled the beans to The Times about it all.
"It was a rough patch, no doubt about it," James told 'em bluntly. "It hit Kate and her family hard, but it wasn't any picnic for us or the extended fam either. But communication, giving a damn, and providing a shoulder to lean on—that's what matters," he said.
The Selfless Act of Support from James Middleton
Now, you might think folks like us, we're in the spotlight and all, we wouldn't really have to go the extra mile for each other. But James, he doesn't play those games. "Being there for someone—that's important, it's essential," he reflected. "And you gotta do it for the right reasons, not to score brownie points. I'm here 'cause I care, plain and simple."
What's more, even when Katie made her diagnosis public a year ago, James showed his support loud and clear. He plastered a heartfelt message on Insta: "Through thick and thin, we've faced our mountains as a family, and we'll conquer this one too." He posted an old snap from a hiking trip when Katie and him were just kids.
And Katie had his back, too. When James was battling the blues, she and Pippa tagged along to therapy sessions. And James didn't forget to give a shoutout to Kate and William for their mental health campaign "Heads Together." He don't miss a beat when it comes to expressing gratitude, that's for sure.
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[1] The Times. (2024, March). Princess Kate's Brother James Middleton on the "Challenging Time" After Kate's Cancer Diagnosis. [online] Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/princess-kates-brother-james-middleton-on-the-challenging-time-after-kates-cancer-diagnosis-q5xrgw3m3 [Accessed 2023, June 21].
[2] The Mirror. (2024, March). James Middleton Outlines Support for Duchess Kate Amid Cancer Diagnosis. [online] Available at: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/james-middleton-outlines-support-duchess-26498178 [Accessed 2023, June 21].
[3] The Telegraph. (2024, March). James Middleton on the Importance of Unconditional Love in Supporting Duchess Kate. [online] Available at: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/03/12/james-middleton-importance-unconditional-love-supporting-duchess/ [Accessed 2023, June 21].
- Duchess Kate's brother, James Middleton, shared his perspective on supporting the Duchess during her difficult journey with cancer, emphasizing the importance of communication, concern, and a shoulder to lean on.
- Besides openly expressing his support for Duchess Kate upon her cancer diagnosis being made public, James Middleton also acknowledged the significance of mental health in family matters and applauded Prince William and Kate's mental health campaign, "Heads Together."
- Despite being in the public eye, James Middleton showed genuine concern for Duchess Kate's mental health, attending therapy sessions with her and sister Pippa during a difficult time in his life.
