James Middleton, brother of the Princess of Wales, recently shared photos and reflections on Instagram about overcoming the “January blues” with a family ski trip. The pictures showcased Middleton, his wife Alizée Thevenet, their one-year-old son Inigo, and their dogs enjoying the snowy mountain landscape.
Middleton, a pet food entrepreneur, has been candid about his past struggles with depression. He shared a new mantra inspired by his dogs: “Don’t spend every moment thinking of the one to come, or ones in the past.” He emphasized living in the present, acknowledging that both the past and future are imperfect and advocating for embracing each day as a new opportunity.
The family’s New Year’s adventure in the mountains provided a picturesque setting for skiing and quality time together. Photos captured Inigo’s first skiing experience, with the toddler confidently holding his tiny ski poles. Other images showed Alizée feeding Inigo on the slopes, the couple cross-country skiing with Inigo in tow and their dogs running alongside, and Alizée snowshoeing.
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Middleton expressed his concerns about how quickly Inigo is growing up, emphasizing the importance of cherishing each moment and creating lasting memories. He and Alizée, a French financial analyst, married in September 2021 and welcomed Inigo in September 2023.
The family ski trip echoes the traditions of the Royal Family, as Prince William and Princess Kate are also known to enjoy ski vacations with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Inigo’s early introduction to skiing follows in the footsteps of his royal cousins.
Coincidentally, James’ sister, the Princess of Wales, celebrated her 43rd birthday on the same day as his Instagram post. Middleton acknowledged her birthday with a heartfelt comment on Prince William’s social media tribute, expressing his love and admiration for his sister. Prince William’s message praised Kate’s strength and resilience throughout a challenging year, which included abdominal surgery, a cancer diagnosis, and chemotherapy.
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Reports indicate that Princess Kate celebrated her birthday privately at home with her family. The Wales family recently spent Christmas with King Charles at Sandringham and the children returned to school on January 8th.
