James Middleton marked National Golden Retriever Day with a personal post celebrating a very special pup.
The Princess of Wales’ brother shared a cute photo of his golden retriever, Isla, on February 3, posting it via the social media account for his dog food and lifestyle brand, Ella & James.
The company is named after James’ late dog Ella, who he previously said “saved his life.” In the latest post, Isla is seen sitting calmly on a sand-colored carpet, with James’s cocker spaniels also appearing in the background.
Alongside the photo, James wrote: “Happy National Golden Retriever Day today, celebrating this incredible breed and their roles not only as wonderful family pets but also as service and therapy dogs.” He added: “Did you know? Golden retrievers originate from Scotland, which of course is Isla’s namesake here.”
The post landed just days after Princess Kate shared a rare personal update about the Wales family’s own dogs. During a visit to Hiut Denim, a family-run 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’re lovely!” Addressing the staff, she added: “We have the same breed of dog.”
When asked about her own pets, Catherine revealed: “So we have a little puppy, he’s only eight months, and Orla’s five.”
James gifted Orla to Prince William and Princess Kate in 2020. Last year, Orla gave birth to four puppies, who later appeared in William’s 43rd birthday post, giving royal fans another glimpse into the family’s love of dogs.
