Who is James Middleton, Kate Middleton’s younger brother? He lives a separate life from the British royal family, but is a ‘cool’ uncle to William and Kate’s son Prince George

Jul 21 , 2022

James Middleton is the 35-year-old brother of Kate Middleton. Photo: @jmidy/Instagram

Having clearly inherited his older sister Kate’s savvy fashion sense, James Middleton was spotted looking chic at Wimbledon recently with wife Alizee Thevenet

He’s not had much luck as a business owner of Boomf or the Cake Kit Company, so he moved on to work at sister Pippa’s father-in-law’s Glen Affric Lodge in Scotland

Kate Middleton has aced the art of royal dressing over the years she’s been going to Wimbledon – and this year was no exception. At her first appearance of this year’s tournament, she wore one of her favourite Alessandra Rich tea dresses in her signature print.

Middleton is a regular spectator of the tournament. She’s attended the championships every year since her wedding to Prince William in 2011. She only missed it when she gave birth to Prince George in 2013, and in 2020, when the pandemic cancelled the event for the first time since World War I, according to Page Six.

Kate Middleton watching the fourth round match between Richard Gasquet and Andy Murray at Wimbledon in 2011. Photo: EPA

However, Middleton isn’t the only one in her family who’s a huge tennis fan. Her younger brother, James, and his wife, Alizee Thevenet, were also spotted at this year’s tournament in coordinating outfits. James looked dapper in a navy double-breasted suit, while Thevenet wowed in a figure-hugging blouse with matching trousers.

James Middleton and his wife Alizee Thevenet attend on day eight of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. Photo: Getty Images

According to OK! magazine, the pair only make rare public appearances, preferring to keep a low profile.

But other than being known as Kate’s younger brother, who is 35-year-old James Middleton?

His business ventures

James Middleton arrives at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018. Photo: Getty Images

Being related to a member of the royal family does not guarantee success. In James Middleton’s case, his entrepreneurial pursuits weren’t smooth sailing. In 2007, he founded the Cake Kit Company, a supplier of baking equipment, but went out of business in 2015.