James Middleton Talks About the Interest in His Famous Family
James Middleton is opening up in a new Tatler feature, in which he discusses his famous family and his business ventures.
Here is what the 32-year-old businessman had to share with the mag:
On being guarded when it comes to anything relating to the Middletons or to the royals: “I lead a separate life to them. If there’s interest in me, great. If there’s interest in me because of them, that’s different.”
On being judged on his various businesses: “Suddenly, and very publicly, I was being judged about whether I was a success or a failure. That does put pressure on you. Because in my mind I’m doing this irrespective of my family and events that have happened.”
On his depression: “[The depression was] crippling. It’s what keeps you in bed, while anxiety makes you feel guilty for being there. I thought ‘What do I have to be depressed about?’ I’ve been so lucky with my upbringing, I had all the things I wanted. It’s not that I wanted more, but there was something that wasn’t always there… And the more I ignored it, the more it was taking over.”
On his life currently: “I am happy. I feel like James Middleton again. I feel like I was when I was 13, excited about life. I feel like myself again and I couldn’t ask for more.”
The full interview can be seen in the August issue of Tatler, available on newsstands and digital download on June 27.