Kate Middleton’s brother James has revealed the added pressure he faced when she began dating Prince William, while also suffering bouts of depression that helped him “figure out who he is”

Kate Middleton’s brother has opened up about the pressure of being thrown into the spotlight when his sister began dating Prince William.

James Middleton has spoken openly about his battle with mental health over the years and has previously credited his older sister and brother-in-law for their support.

Now, he has revealed there was added pressure when the now Princess of Wales started dating her now husband, leading to her 37-year-old brother becoming “famous by default”. Writing for the Telegraph, James said: “I found my 20s really challenging. I’ve only figured out who I am after going through depression.

“I wish I hadn’t had to go through it to find it. But if you don’t have hard times you can’t appreciate the good ones. There was an added pressure when Catherine and William started dating. I’m famous by default; the association has never been my choice.”