Overview

• James Middleton shared a birthday post on Instagram featuring his two-year-old son hugging the family’s Golden Retriever, Mabel, with a rainbow in the background.
• The caption read, “Happy Birthday Inigo. We love you as much as you love Mabel….and that is a lot,” with the added note, “Ella is saying hello today too.”
• Consistent with his previous updates, the image obscured Inigo’s face, reflecting a deliberate approach to limiting his child’s public exposure.
• Followers responded with supportive birthday messages, praising the image and the visible bond between the toddler and the dog.
• Middleton has long linked family milestones to his dogs and has credited his late cocker spaniel Ella with aiding his recovery from depression, a story he shared in his 2024 memoir Meet Ella, The Dog Who Saved My Life.