Kate Middleton was “alarmed” to hear about the mental health crisis her brother James endured, according to a magazine report.
James Middleton, 38, has made several media appearances in recent years as a mental health advocate. He has shared how severe depression, at his lowest point, left him with suicidal thoughts. And he has also opened up about growing up with dyslexia, ADD, and anxiety.
A few weeks ago, James told The Times how Kate – diagnosed with cancer last year – has gone through “challenging” times. But he also noted how relatives had rallied to support her. And now, sources have revealed how he depended on his older sisters Kate and Pippa Middleton during his own health woes.
Kate Middleton ‘frightened’ for younger brother
According to Closer, Kate and her husband Prince William have been a constant support to James.
“Kate has always had an exceptionally close relationship with James. So of course she was very upset and stressed that he was struggling,” an insider is quoted as saying.
James was stricken with a mental health crisis in 2017. And it is Kate Middleton and her sister who were there to help him as they attended family sessions amid a year of cognitive behavioural therapy.
Kate would drop whatever she’s doing and be there to help.
Describing Kate as James’ “rock”, the source added: “They talk and text all the time, sometimes into the night, and James knows that if he ever needs anything from Kate at all then she’d drop whatever she’s doing and be there to help. And that counts for so much.”
‘Kate’s compassion and selflessness’
Meanwhile, Kate has stoically pushed on, even as she has had to take time away from public life to recover herself, following a cancer diagnosis.
Additionally, the royal family was also hit by a separate cancer diagnosis for King Charles.
Nonetheless, the insider hails Kate for ensuring there is enough concern and compassion for all.
They added: “It speaks volumes for Kate’s compassion and selflessness that she has been able to be so supportive to her brother despite everything that was going on in her own life, but that’s just her nature. She’ll always do everything in her power to keep her family together.”
