James Middleton marked National Golden Retriever Day with a personal message celebrating a very special pup.
The brother of the Princess of Wales shared a cute image of his golden retriever, Isla, on February 3, posting it via the social media account of his dog food and lifestyle brand, Ella & James.
The business is named after James’ late dog, Ella, who he says “saved his life.” In the latest post, Isla is seen sitting calmly on a sand-colored rug, with James’ cocker spaniels also making an appearance in the background.
Alongside the image, James wrote: “Happy National Golden Retriever Day, today I celebrate this incredible breed and their role not only as wonderful pets but also as service and therapy dogs.” He added: “Did you know? Golden Retrievers originated in Scotland, which is of course the namesake of Isla here.”
The post was posted just days after Princess Kate shared a rare personal update about the Welsh family’s own dogs. During a visit to Hiut Denim, a family business in Cardigan, Wales, Catherine was seen stopping to greet the company’s cocker spaniel, Barney.
As she crouched down to pet him, the Princess of Wales said: “You are adorable!” » Speaking to the staff, she added: “We have the same breed of dog. »
Asked about her own pets, Catherine revealed: “So we have a little puppy, he’s only eight months old and Orla is five. »
James gifted Orla to Prince William and Princess Kate in 2020. Last year, Orla gave birth to four puppies, which later appeared in William’s 43rd birthday post, giving royal fans another glimpse into the family’s love of dogs.
