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James Middletonhopes his marriage to Alizee Thevenet is as long-lasting asthe late Queen’s.
Middleton, 35, and Thevenet, 32 celebrated one year of being married on Sept. 12.
However, instead of posting a photo of him and his bride, Middleton paid a loving tribute to the lateQueen Elizabeth. The picture he chose was one of the monarch on her wedding day with her husband,Prince Philip.
“Today is our 1st wedding anniversary,” he wrote in the caption. “However it doesn’t seem right to celebrate while mourning the loss ofQueen ElizabethII.”
“Instead I’m sharing a photo of the marriage of the Queen & the Duke of Edinburgh on their wedding 74 years ago,” his message continued.
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AsKate Middleton’s younger brother, James likely had opportunities to meet the Queen. The two shared a love of dogs, and Middleton shared a post featuring the Queenwith her many pets, following the news of her death.
“Queen Elisabeth II, the epitome of steady grace, resolve and reassurance. Our constant in a world of change 🕊Thank you for a lifetime of service & leadership,” his caption read.
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Their dogs are a part of their love story. Middleton toldThe Telegraphthat his cocker spaniel Ella approached Alizee at the South Kensington Club in the summer of 2018 when they were both having meetings.
“I’m truly so thankful to Ella for bringing me so much happiness into my life,” the entrepreneur behind the dog food brand Ella & Co. said in anInstagram post. “She was the one who introduced me to Alizee, she supported me during my experience withclinical depression, she has kept me young & active and is the driving force behind my motivation to launch@ella.co.”
source: people.com
