Kate Middleton's brother makes 'surprise' move after her strong intervention
ok.co.ukJames Middleton has surprised everyone by revealing he will be opening up about his battle with depression in his new book. James’ experience with his mental health will be written about in detail inside his memoir 'Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life' - which will be released tomorrow (Tuesday 24 September).
With James, who is Princess Catherine’s younger brother, planning on opening up, a leading royal expert has given her opinion on why James believes it’s so important to tell his story.
Speaking exclusively to OK!, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: “I must admit I’m surprised that Catherine‘s brother has chosen to go so public with his battle with depression – – or indeed any aspect of his private life.” However, Jennie then added: “But I suppose it is very much in keeping with the ethos that it’s ok to be not ok, that it’s healthy to talk about mental health, and that heads together are much better than battling on alone.
His story is one of hope: that there is a way back from even the darkest of places – especially with the support of a very loving family. “Catherine and Pippa were both clearly key to helping him recover.
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