James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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James Middleton(Kate Middleton’s younger brother) and French financial analystAlizee Thevenetare enjoying parenthood.

Middleton credits hislate dog Ellawith introducing him to his wife. Ella happened to walk up to Thevenet and brought the two together. Since that fateful first meeting, Middleton and Thevenet have taken trips, weathered a pandemic that brought several wedding postponements and welcomed many more pets to their family — including a litter of puppies,sheepand even ahive of bees.

From their sentimental wedding in 2021 to welcoming their first child, here’s everything to know about James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet’s relationship.

Summer 2018: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet meet

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“The two of us were at the South Kensington Club in Chelsea,” Middleton toldThe Telegraph. “Ella was lying at my feet under the table; realising she might want some water, I trusted her to take herself to the water bowl across the terrace. However, she made a beeline for Alizee. Rather embarrassed, I went over to apologize and bring Ella back.”

Thevenet thought Middleton was a server and ordered a drink while petting the dog.

“Little did I know, I had just met my future wife, all thanks to Ella,” he shared. “If I hadn’t trusted Ella, I wouldn’t have brought her to the South Kensington Club and she wouldn’t have been able to say hi to the woman who became my fiancée.”

January 3, 2019: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet take a vacation with Pippa Middleton

Thevenet and Middletonslipped away for a tripto​​St. Bartswith his sisterPippaand her husbandJames Matthews.

A month prior, Thevenet had been spotted attending a Christmas service with Middleton, but she hid her face from the cameras to maintain privacy. Their St. Barts vacation marked the first time the couple had been publicly seen together.

May 7, 2019: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet become Instagram official

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The couple made their romance public when Middleton posteda selfieof the two enjoying a boat ride in matching red sweaters. “Sail away with me,” he captioned the shot.

July 16, 2019: James Middleton shares a picture of Alizee Thevenet and his dog Mabel

Over time, Thevenet began popping up on Middleton’s Instagram more often, including asweet action shotof Thevenet laughing asMiddleton’s dog Mabelplunged into the pool.

October 5, 2019: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet are engaged

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Middleton confirmed their engagement with anInstagram postof himself and his new fiancée in the Lake District, U.K. “She said OUI,” he wrote. “Our secret is out but we couldn’t be happier to share the news.”

October 14, 2019: James Middleton discusses his wedding plans with Alizee Thevenet

In an interview withThe Telegraph, Middleton hinted at his wedding plans, notably that he and Thevenet would likely have a small gathering instead of a large event. “We’re a pretty relaxed couple,” he said of their plans for a quiet celebration. “That’s probably what we will end up doing. I’ve had enough of big weddings!”

He alsospoke candidlyabout his struggles with depression and mental health.

“I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t read a book, I couldn’t watch a film, I couldn’t eat,” he recalled. With therapy and support from his dogs, Middleton was able to get through the tough period and has since made it a priority to speak openly about mental health to help end the stigma.

Sharing his love of dogs has also become a personal mission for Middleton; he often brings them along for interviews and has become anamateur trainer.

October 17, 2019: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet make their first public appearance as an engaged couple

The newly-engaged pairposed on the red carpetat the premiere of the documentaryThe Elephant Queenjust a few weeks after sharing their happy news. They wore coordinated textured blazers, with Thevenet donning a burgundy velvet coat over her white dress and boots and Middleton opting for a blue corduroy jacket and jeans.

November 7, 2019: James Middleton shares “first family photo” with Alizee Thevenet and dogs

December 2, 2019: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet go Christmas tree shopping with his “dog bike”

May 31, 2020: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet welcome a litter of puppies

August 24, 2020: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet have an outdoor date night

Middleton brought the romance when he arranged anoutdoor date nightfor the couple — and the dogs, of course — and a gift for Thevenet. “Alizee and I haven’t been on a date for AGES … so I decided to surprise her with a little picnic with the dogs and a special little gift,” Middleton wrote on Instagram, adding that he presented his fiancée with aBulgari necklace.

September 4, 2020: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet honor their one-year engagement anniversary

The pair kept up the romantic vibes as theyset sailon an Italian yacht trip to celebrate their one-year engagement anniversary. Middletondocumented the trip on Instagramand mentioned some of the milestones the couple had marked that year — including that they had to reschedule their wedding twice.

“It’s a year since I asked Alizee to marry me 💍 … what a year it’s been!” he wrote. “Two homes 🏡 lockdown 🔐 two attempts at a wedding🤵👰❌, a litter of 🐶, launching of new company @ella.co 🐾 a beard shave 🪒 and much more but the best part is that I get to share it with you @alizeethevenet and I can’t wait to take on whatever the future holds for us.”

September 18, 2020: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet enjoy a beach trip

The whole pack tagged along to enjoy some late summer sun when Middleton and Thevenet embarked on aboat ride and beach trip.

“Over the summer we’ve managed to make a couple of trips to the beach where the dogs become mer-dogs 🧜‍♀️ 🐾,” Middleton shared on the Ella & Co. Instagram. “The smells, the sand, and salty water washes away all their anxiety and worries (yes dogs have mental health too!) and it reminds me how important it is to give the dogs a holiday!” He posted a handful of pictures of their adventures, including one of Thevenet tossing a ball for Mabel.

June 25, 2021: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet step out for a red carpet event

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The couple live a relatively quiet life but occasionally get glam, as they did while attending theBvlgari Magnifica Gala dinnerin June 2021. Thevenet wore a pink long-sleeve gown with a low V-neck bodice, while Middleton wore a blue velvet jacket.

August 6, 2021: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet buy a house

A few weeks before their wedding, Middleton and Thevenetpurchased their first home together. “I think buying a house is up there with one of the most stressful experiences in my life,” Middletonwrote on Instagramwith photos of the new digs, including a cute shot of Thevenet snacking on wine and cheese. “It’s been a hectic few months moving in to our new home & we couldn’t be happier. We are settling into our life in the country & the dogs ❤️their new home.”

Middleton previously wrote forThe Telegraph, “We are country people and love going out for long walks, but one of the key reasons we wanted to live in the countryside was our six dogs.”

September 11, 2021: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet get married

Thevenet wore a bohemian, off-the-shoulder dress and kept her hair loose.

September 13, 2021: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet’s officiant opens up about the wedding

While Middleton and Thevenet’s wedding celebration was fairly low-key and private, their officiantspilled a few detailsfrom the big day. Kate,Prince Williamand their childrenCharlotte,GeorgeandLouisattended the wedding, but no photos of the event were shared. The Duke and Duchess reportedly kept a low profile to keep the spotlight on the bride and groom.

About 50 people attended the wedding, according to Bormes-les-Mimosas Mayor François Arrizi, who officiated the ceremony. ​​"The bride and groom were very happy," Arrizi said. “They were able to pose and take photos on the square of the town hall, and the two dogs, who are at the origin of their meeting, also took part. They then went to a private area to celebrate.”

September 20, 2021: Alizee Thevenet reveals she wore James Middleton’s mother’s dress on her wedding day

Thevenet’s dress was more than just pretty — it had deep sentimental meaning. Thevenet toldHello!that the dressbelonged to her mother-in-law,Carole Middleton.

“While talking about dresses with Carole and sharing ideas during lockdown for inspiration, I tried on her wedding dress and fell in love with it,” Thevenet said. “It fitted me perfectly and was exactly what I wanted. It always troubled me that wedding dresses are only worn once, so it was amazing to give such a beautiful dress a second lease of life.”

February 14, 2022: James Middleton and Alizee Thenevet celebrate Valentine’s Day with fondue

March 8, 2022: James Middleton honors Alizee Thevenet on International Women’s Day

September 11, 2022: James Middleton celebrates his first wedding anniversary with Alizee Thevenet while honoring Queen Elizabeth

In honor ofhis anniversary, Middleton shared a photo of the lateQueen ElizabethandPrince Philipfrom 1947.

“Today is our 1st wedding anniversary however it doesn’t seem right to celebrate while mourning the loss ofQueen ElizabethII,” he wrote inthe caption. “Instead I’m sharing a photo of the marriage of the Queen & the Duke of Edinburgh on their wedding 74 years ago.”

The proud husband finished the post with a sweet promise of a long marriage: “To my darling Alizee I look forward to sharing as many with you in our lifetime ❤️.”

October 23, 2022: James Middleton shares that he and Alizee Thevenet have a new puppy

After Middleton shared that his golden retriever, Mabel, welcomed alitter of eight puppiesin August, he revealed on Instagram that he and Thevenet arekeeping one of the pups.

Middleton posted a photo of his wife posing with Mabel and the puppy outside. “Many of you have been asking if we kept a puppy from Mabel’s recent litter and…of course we did…“he captioned the post. “Introducing Isla. Her name is a little nod to her Scottish routes.”

The puppy shares her name with a member of the royal family:Isla Phillips, the granddaughter of Princess Anne and daughter of Peter Phillips.

July 5, 2023: James Middleton reveals that he and Alizee Thevenet are expecting their first child

Middleton announced on Instagram that he and Thevenet areexpecting their first child. He shared photos of his wife whose bump was visible under a green dress. “We couldn’t be more excited,” the father-to-be wrote inthe caption.

Middleton also referenced the loss of their beloved cocker spaniel, Ella. “It was a very difficult start to the year after losing my beloved Ella however we will end the year with the most precious little addition to our growing family ❤️,” Middleton wrote.

July 6, 2023: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet attend Wimbledon

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October 27, 2023: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet announce the birth of their first child

Middleton announced the birth of the couple’s son,Inigo, on Instagram after he and Thevenet were spottedpushing a stroller in London.

September 11, 2024: James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet celebrate three years of marriage

In honor of theirthird wedding anniversary, Middleton penned a sweet post about his wife on Instagram.

“Je t’aime, mon cœur,” he wrote, which translates to “I love you, my heart.” Middleton continued, “Happy anniversary Alizée. Our third as husband & wife, our second without Ella but our first as parents.”

source: people.com