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Kate Middleton’s brotherJames Middletonkeeps a special piece of his past wherever he goes.
James shared on Instagram that he brought a special token with him toKing Charles' coronation on Saturday in the image of his beloved dogElla, who died in January.
In the photo he shared, he could be seen holding a golden rectangular-shaped pendant with a circular painting of his black Cocker Spaniel in the middle.
“Ella still comes with me everywhere I go…even to the coronation 👑 🇬🇧,” James, 36, captioned the Instagram post. “Very proud day to be British. 🇬🇧 God Save the King 🇬🇧”
He shared a second photo taken behind King Charles andQueen Camillaon the balcony as the newly crowned royals watched the airplanes spray the colors of the royal guard in the air.
Middletonshared the sad news of Ella’s deathonInstagramin January with two black and white photos of the dog.
“It is with great sadness that I announce my dear Ella has passed away,” James began the caption. “For 15 years Ella has been at my side, from my darkest days to my happiest. I’m going to miss her terribly.”
“Ella had a very short illness, she slipped away in my arms at home and is now buried in the garden alongside [the late family dog] Tilly,” he continued. “I took this picture just a few hours before she died.”
“I’m just about holding it together to write this, and despite the fact I knew this day was coming, it doesn’t make it any easier,” James wrote. “Goodnight my darling Ella,[my wife] Alizeeand the dogs will take good care of me.”
Ella was the first dog James owned in adulthood, and he previously credited the sweet Spaniel as his strength while struggling with depression. While appearing on the BBC’sSunday Morning Livein 2020, James revealed that Ellacame alongto his therapy sessions, which made all the difference.
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“I would go so far as to say that I owe Ella my life, and she doesn’t know that,” he added.
source: people.com
