James Middleton says his son wears hand-me-down clothes from Princess of Wales' children
James Middleton says his son is often dressed in hand-me-down clothes previously worn by his royal cousins.
The 37-year-old also revealed he takes parenting advice from his two sisters. Well, sometimes.
Middleton and his wife Alizee Thevenet have an 11-month-old, Inigo, and six dogs.
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James Middleton and his son Inigo in April 2024. Instagram/jmidy
They live in Bucklebury, in Berkshire, and Middleton has shared new details about life with his extended family, who all live nearby.
Carole and Michael Middleton, parents to James, Catherine and Pippa, have a manor house in Bucklebury, while Pippa and her husband James aren't far away either.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are a short drive away, in Windsor.
The closeness of the Middleton clan means the children are growing up together.
Middleton says his son is lucky to grow up with his cousins and he even gets to wear hand-me-down clothes from the royal children. Kensington Palace
Prince William and Kate have three children: Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotteand Prince Louis, five, while Pippa and James also have three: Arthur, five, Grace, three, and Rose, one.
Middleton says his son is lucky to be able to spend time with his cousins.
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"He's fortunate to have older cousins who can now pick him up and show him things, and as he grows up, they'll be able to look out for him," Middleton tells Hello!
"There's definitely an element of curiosity [about] a baby that they have."
Middleton is "in awe" of his two sisters, Kate and Pippa, and how they are as mothers. WireImage
Middleton also said his son was benefitting from the baby economy so popular with young parents: hand-me-down clothes.
And the outfits often come with special memories for Kate and Pippa, he said.
"They are milestones, because [my sisters] remember when their child was wearing something, and how old they were – it takes them back.
"It's been a lovely thing for them."
Middleton says he occasionally takes parenting advice from Kate and Pippa.
"It's been wonderful, seeing them become mothers and being so dedicated and strong. I'm in awe of that."
"I've been fortunate to see how my sisters have done it, and take tips along the way – some I take on board, and others I'm like: 'Hmm,'" he added.
Middleton's book, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, is published in the UK this week.
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