Kate Middleton finds strength in THIS family member amid life's challenges

Kate Middleton has found strength in her brother, James Middleton, through the difficult times as she navigates life amid cancer remission and the royal family dramas, surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as well as Prince Andrew.

The Princess of Wales supported her brother mental health crisis in 2017 when he contemplated ending his life.

In a heartfelt recent interview, James praised Kate for her unwavering support during his darkest moments, when dropped everything to attend therapy sessions with him.

“Kate has always had an exceptionally close relationship with James, so of course she was very upset and stressed that he was struggling,” a source told Closer Magazine.

They added, “She and William have been with him every step of the way, offering support, guidance and company. James is her baby brother at the end of the day, so it goes without saying that she was frightened and alarmed to hear what he was going through.”

In his interview, James said of Kate, “I’m incredibly fortunate to have my two sisters, not just as siblings, but as friends. They’ve seen me at my best and at my lowest, and they’ve always been there when I’ve needed them.”

“James leant on his sister a lot. She’s his rock, and she makes a point to check in on him most days,” added the insider.

“They talk and text all the time, sometimes into the night, and James knows that if he ever needs anything from Kate at all then she’d drop whatever she’s doing and be there to help. And that counts for so much.”

Kate also considers James her rock, the report revealed, adding that their connection remains a source of strength for them both.

“The Middletons are an exceptionally tight knit family unit, who always support each other through thick and thin – that will never change,” they said.

“Kate is so proud of James for speaking up and helping others who may be struggling. He took a lot of inspiration from his sister, and she’s been an instrumental factor in his recovery, so the overwhelming sense of gratitude and pride is mutual.”