Princess Kate’s brother James Middleton makes emotional plea
Kate Middleton’s brother James Middleton has shared an emotional message about loyal companions.
James Middleton, who runs a dog food business named after his beloved first pet, shared proposal to bring canines to the office.
The Princess of Wales’s brother has laid out his novel idea to improve productivity by allowing employees to bring their dogs to work.
The 38-year-old entrepreneur said is a renowned dog lover and owner of six beloved pooches at his Bucklebury home. James insisted it would be hard for any business to refuse the new approach to working.
Kate’s younger sibling explained: “Dogs in the workplace should be a generic ‘yes’ unless there is a very good reason to say ‘no.’”
The royal relative backed up his thinking with experience running his own dog food business, James & Ella – named after his late first dog.
“I started the business during the pandemic and the whole team works remotely,” he began.
“When we all get together, there are dogs everywhere and I really believe they increase productivity. Ideas come from those 15-minute breaks, taking them out to the garden,” he explained.
Prince William’s brother-in-law has spoken candidly about how his first dog, Ella, helped him deal with depression. He chronicled the pet’s positive impact on his life in his 2024 book, “Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life.”
At the same time, James said that he would like the therapeutic influence of dogs should be more Widley recognised.
“My ambition is to have dogs on prescription. I’d love doctors to be able to recommend that people suffering from low mood spend time with a therapy dog,” he told Country Living last year.
“I’ve worked with Pets as Therapy, a charity that organises visits to care homes, hospitals and schools, and it has been amazing to see how dogs bounce into a room and connect with people.
“I’ve seen how beneficial dogs can be first-hand,” James added.
The royal family, including Kate Middleton’s children, are renowned for their affection towards this four-legged creature, which was a favorite companion of Queen Elizabeth’s