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Emma Shacklock

Kate Middleton credited by brother James for showing 'it’s OK to not be OK' as he opens up on 'unconditional support' in hours of need

Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles as she visits Aros Hall, a local community hub on April 29, 2025.

The Middleton family were catapulted into the spotlight when the Princess of Wales married Prince William in 2011, but having a royal in the family hasn’t affected their closeness in the slightest.

As Kate negotiates life as the future Queen and as a busy mum she still made sure she was there for her brother James when he needed support the most. Speaking to The Times in a piece published during Mental Health Awareness Week, he has described how Kate helped to show him it’s "OK to not be OK’ when he was struggling with his mental health.

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