James Middleton and His Wife Expecting Their First Child: Royal Cousins to Gain a New Addition

The royal family is set to welcome a new member as James Middleton, the younger brother of Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and his wife, Elise Thevenet, are expecting their first child.

Middleton took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the joyous news, revealing that Thevenet is due to give birth later this year.

Alongside the announcement, Middleton posted two photos of Thevenet and their dog, Mabel, expressing their excitement for the upcoming arrival.

Middleton and Thevenet tied the knot in 2021 and currently reside in the United Kingdom.

This will be the sixth cousin for Princess George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, who already have two cousins on their father Prince William's side.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children share a close bond with their cousins, as James and Pippa Middleton, Kate's siblings, have previously mentioned.

The families often spend time together, allowing the children to grow up as good friends.

While the royal kids frequently interact with their Middleton relatives, it is rare to see them together in public.

However, recently, Princess Charlotte was spotted enjoying playful moments with her grandfather, Mike Middleton.

The Middleton and Cambridge families have also been known to take summer vacations together on the island of Mystique and spend quality time at the family estate in Bucklebury, Berkshire.

In contrast, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their children Archie and Lilibet, have not had the opportunity to meet their royal cousins.

The Sussexes currently reside in Montecito, California, and their children will miss out on the privileges and experiences that come with being part of the royal family.

On the other hand, James Middleton's kids will have the advantage of being close cousins to future King George, spending time with their uncle William, and enjoying the benefits that come with their royal connections.

The decision by Harry and Meghan to move to California and step back from their senior royal roles has undoubtedly affected their children's opportunities within the royal family.

While Charles will likely spend more time with Pippa and James Matthews' children than with Harry's kids, it is evident that the Middletons have gained even more prominence in the grand scheme of things.

James Middleton, in particular, has been described as normal and respectful, not seeking attention or selling photos for personal gain.

Since their move to California in 2020, Harry and Meghan have been open about their tensions with certain members of the royal family, particularly Harry's brother, William.

Harry recently traveled alone to the UK to attend his father's coronation as King Charles III in May, while Meghan and their children remained in California.

As the Middleton family eagerly awaits the arrival of their newest member, the royal cousins look forward to growing up together and sharing unique experiences.

The addition of James Middleton's child will undoubtedly bring joy and strengthen the bond between the younger generation of royals.