The Princess of Wales’ younger brother has revealed his son’s middle name for the first time.
James Middleton, 37, who lives in Berkshire, revealed the special name of his 11-month-old son, Inigo, who he shares with his wife Alizée Thevenet.
Kate Middleton’s younger brother shared the touching details in a new memoir titled Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, doting on his family and addressing the meanings behind his son’s name, Inigo.
James, who recently opened up about supporting his older sister during her cancer diagnosis, also revealed his son’s middle name, which he explained was a sweet tribute to his wife’s side of the family.
He shared in his memoirs: “Then there is his name. We have thought about it, of course, and we decided now. Inigo Gabriel Middleton. Inigo means fiery, fiery, although now he is peaceful.
The Princess of Wales’ younger brother has revealed his son’s middle name for the first time – and it’s a sweet nod to his family.
James shares his son Iñigo, 11 months, with his wife Alizée Thevenet (both photographed in London in 2021)
‘Gabriel is in memory of his grandfather, Alizee’s father. “It is a small tribute and we hope to share many stories about his French grandfather too.”
During an interview with the publication, he shared a side of him reminiscent of the Princess of Wales, an apparent love of affordable fashion and down-to-earth mannerisms.
James said HELLO! that his son Inigo has been wearing second-hand clothes that his sister Kate gave him.
Inigo, now almost a year old, has already received several royal inheritances from his cousins, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
The brands Kate loves for her children include Boden, Ralph Lauren and British brand Amaia, meaning Iñigo will be dressing fashionably from a very young age.
She told HELLO!: ‘They are milestones, because (my sisters) remember when their son was wearing something and how old he was; That makes them retreat. It’s been a lovely thing for them.
“He’s lucky he has older cousins who can pick him up now and show him things and as he gets older they’ll be able to look after him.” “There is definitely an element of curiosity (about) the baby they have.”
And speaking of her two sisters, she added: ‘It’s been wonderful to see them become mothers and be so dedicated and strong. I’m amazed by that.’
James appears here with his new book, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, where he has revealed his son’s middle name.
James and Alizee married in the Côte d’Azur village of Bormes-les-Mimosas in September 2021 and welcomed Iñigo last year.
Kate’s brother released a new memoir Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life on September 26.
How close James is to Kate was shown in the future queen’s cancer recovery video earlier this month, which showed an intimate depiction of the royal like never before.
The clip showed Kate’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, who were seen playing cards with Kate, William and their three children, George, Charlotte and Louis at their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall.
Both Kate and William are very close to the rest of the Middleton family, so the Middletons’ appearance in Kate’s most intimate video to date was no surprise.
Sitting around the dining room table, they were filmed playing a card game with their three excited grandchildren and William and Kate in what made for a very joyful moment.
The game was sweetly competitive and everyone raced to be the first to put their cards in the center of the table.
Kate’s parents are said to have spent months by her side and Carol reportedly supported her daughter during her cancer treatment at her Windsor home.
Reflecting further on how her family has supported Kate during her cancer diagnosis earlier this year, she said: “We are certainly a close-knit family who goes through things together.
“That was the experience I had through my challenges, and I certainly feel like it’s something that her (Catherine’s) family and ours are doing as well.”
He added: “I know how much dogs have helped me take my mind off something.” “So I’m sure that, for them, Orla is doing her job to provide for her family.”
The Welsh family dog, Orla, was a gift from James and a relative of his beloved dog Ella.