Kate Middleton; James Middleton.Photo: GEOFF PUGH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images; Dave Benett/Getty Images

James Middletonis paying tribute to the inspiring women in his life.
“Celebrating International Women’s Day through our love of dogs, because they are Woman’s best friend too 🐾 ❤️” he wrote.
The Middleton family is close-knit and the three siblings have long supported one another.
“That was so important because that helped them understand me and how my mind was working. And I think the way the therapy helped me was that I didn’t need my family to say, ‘What can we do?’ The only thing they could do was just come to some of the therapy sessions to start to understand,” he toldThe Telegraphin 2019.
Kate had her brother and the rest of their family cheering her on as she hosted a carol concert in December. A special moment between the group was captured on camera. As the royal walked past her family’s row, she looked over and caught the eyes of her younger siblings, Pippa and James, who flashed supportive smiles at their sister.
Kate Middleton and the Middleton family.Heathcliff O’Malley - WPA Pool/Getty

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James also gifted Kate, William and their three childrenwith a puppy last yearwhen his dog Luna had a litter of six cocker spaniel puppies.
“Over the years I’ve helped many friends, family and followers come to the right decision on adding a four-legged addition to the family,” James shared on Instagram.
source: people.com