James Middleton just gave fans something they rarely see — a peek inside his family life. From a sweet birthday moment at home to a glitzy London night out with some very famous faces, the younger brother of Kate Middleton is showing two very different sides of life right now.

James Middleton Celebrates Son Inigo’s Birthday

On Sunday, Middleton posted a photo to Instagram to mark his son Inigo’s second birthday. The photo showed Inigo hugging the family’s golden retriever, Mabel, while dressed in blue shorts, a matching top, and stripey socks.

“Happy Birthday Inigo. We love you as much as you love Mabel….and that is a lot. And Ella is saying hello today too,” James, 38, wrote, referencing both Mabel and his late cocker spaniel Ella, who died in January 2023. A rainbow appeared in the background of the shot, a symbolic nod to the beloved pet.

James has often spoken about the impact dogs have had on his life. “I credit Ella to saving my life when I was eclipsed with Clinical depression, she introduced me to my wife, gave me purpose and loved me unconditionally,” he previously shared.

His bond with Ella even inspired his 2024 book “Meet Ella, The Dog Who Saved My Life.”

Middleton has given cocker spaniel puppies to his sister and her husband, Prince William. Their late pet, Lupo, and their current companion, Orla, were gifts from him.

Family Life And London Appearance

James and his wife, Alizée Thevenet, usually keep their life with Inigo private at their Berkshire farmhouse, but he has occasionally reflected on fatherhood.

In an interview with HELLO!, he said, “No matter how much people say to you about how wonderful it is, or how it will change your life, nothing can ever prepare you for that experience of seeing a little baby that’s yours arrive. It unlocks something in your heart that you didn’t know was there.”

Earlier this month, James attended the Longchamp FW25 “London Calling” event in Soho, where he was photographed alongside celebrities including Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, and Douglas Booth.

True to form, he brought one of his six dogs, stylishly dressed in a silk neckerchief. James wore a light pink jacket, a crisp white shirt, beige trousers, and Chelsea boots, matching effortlessly with his furry plus-one.

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