Kate Middleton's brother recalls moment he knew she was truly in love with Prince William
dailyrecord.co.ukKate Middleton's brother James has shared the heartwarming moment he realised his sister was truly in love with Prince William, feeling "reassured" when their engagement was announced.Recounting a time before the official engagement announcement, James reminisced about a quiet family gathering at a village pub in Bucklebury, Berks, back in November 2010, where Kate "whispered" the exciting news to him and their sister Pippa, 41.Following the public revelation of the engagement, James reflected on a walk in Battersea Park, south west London, when it dawned on him that Kate's relationship with William was indeed a genuine love story, OK!
reports.In his new memoir, 'Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life', he expressed: "I thought 'how lucky William was to be marrying my capable, down-to-earth big sister', and I felt absolutely reassured that they were in love."He observed the positive change in his sister, noting: "It was beautiful to see how he brought out her confidence.
She'd blossomed. I knew he'd look after her, and he does to this day." In a candid admission within his book, James also delves into his personal battles with mental health issues, revealing that during his toughest times, he "pushed" away Kate, now the Princess of Wales, and even ignored calls from her and other family members.
He credits his late dog Ella for being his saving grace, admitting that there were moments when he was close to suicide.Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox.
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