James Middleton marked a significant family milestone as his wife, Alizée Thevenet, celebrated her 36th birthday on November 30.
The French financial analyst, who wed the Princess of Wales’s younger brother James Middleton, has become a cherished member of the Middleton family.
Since their romance began in 2018, Alizée has forged strong connections with the Middleton clan, particularly with James’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton, alongside sisters Pippa and Kate.
James, 38, regularly shares glimpses of their life together on social media, though specific details of the birthday festivities remain private. The couple welcomed their son Inigo in September 2023.
James Middleton marked a significant family milestone as his wife, Alizée Thevenet, celebrated her 36th birthday on November 30.
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Their love story began at the South Kensington Club during the summer of 2018.
James's black cocker spaniel, Ella, approached Alizée whilst both had separate meetings scheduled at the venue.
This chance canine introduction sparked a connection that quickly blossomed into romance.
By January 2019, the relationship had progressed significantly, with Alizée accompanying her partner on a Caribbean holiday to St. Barts alongside Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews.
The French financial analyst, who wed the Princess of Wales’s younger brother James Middleton, has become a cherished member of the Middleton family.
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The couple's whirlwind courtship culminated in their marriage at Bormes-les-Mimosas, France, shortly after securing their new home together.
Alizée's integration into the wider Middleton family has appeared seamless.
One of the most endearing moments in their relationship occurred during Alizée's initial meeting with the Wales family at the Middleton residence in Bucklebury, Berkshire in 2018.
James's memoir recounts how he was awakened at 7.30am by Prince George and Princess Charlotte giggling outside the bedroom door.
The couple's whirlwind courtship culminated in their marriage at Bormes-les-Mimosas, France, shortly after securing their new home together.
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"I hadn't realised all three children are staying for the weekend with my sister and William," James wrote, describing how he found Catherine and William having morning tea in the kitchen.
When Alizée entered wearing only James's shirt, her response was characteristically composed. "In situations like this, Alizée is wonderfully French," James noted.
"She does not panic or rush upstairs to get dressed. Instead, she just greets everyone warmly as if it's not remotely unusual to be meeting her boyfriend's sister and brother-in-law for the first time wearing only an oversized man's shirt."
The young royals bombarded Alizee with "cheeky questions at 100 miles per hour," prompting James to make formal introductions.
"I tell Charlotte and George, yes, she is my girlfriend and introduce her to them, then we are all talking and laughing as if she has been part of the family for years," he recalled.
The Wales family later demonstrated their affection by arriving early for the couple's French wedding. "To our huge surprise and delight, however, they arrive on Friday evening, earlier than planned, to join in the pre-wedding meal," James revealed in his book Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life.
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