Kate Middleton’s brother heartbroken after the death of a beloved dog

• James Middleton, the brother of the princess of Wales.
• “It is with great sadness that I announce my dear Ella has passed away.
• My dogs rescued me from a really tough battle with depression a few years ago.

James Middleton, the brother of the princess of Wales, is “just about holding it together” as he mourns the passing of his cherished dog, Ella.

James’ first dog, a 15-year-old Cocker Spaniel, was his first pet, and he said he would “terribly miss her.”

James posted the sad news to his Instagram account and paid tribute to his “dear Ella” in the caption.

He wrote: “It is with great sadness that I announce my dear Ella has passed away

“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 Tilly. I took this picture just a few hours before she died.”

He added: “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

“Goodnight my darling Ella, Alizee and the dogs will take good care of me.”

Ella supported James during his battles with mental illness and served as the inspiration for him to launch his own line of natural dog food, which he named after her.

On Ella&Co’s website, James provided the following account of the company’s history: “My dogs rescued me from a really tough battle with depression a few years ago.

“When I reached the other side, I set out on a mission to make their lives just as happy and as healthy as they’ve made mine, starting with the food they eat.”

In his adult life, Ella, he claimed, has had a “huge influence.”

James added: “Ella is the first dog I ever owned by myself and she has had a huge influence on my adult life.

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