George, Charlotte and Louis's Adorable Cousin "Insisted" on Including His Dogs in Heartwarming Tree Decorating Video

James Middleton and Alizée Thevenet's son made sure the family pets got in on the Christmas fun.

Inigo Middleton decorating a Christmas tree with their family dogs
(Image credit: James Middleton/Instagram)

Princess Kate's younger brother James Middleton gave fans a special holiday treat when he shared a rare glimpse at his son Inigo in a new Instagram Reel on December 18. Two-year-old Inigo showed that he takes in his dog-loving family's footsteps as he decorated a Christmas tree in the clip—and proud parents James and his wife Alizée Thevenet were especially patient this year.

"It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas🎄🐾," James captioned his Instagram post. "Decorating the tree took a little longer this year…Inigo insisted on introducing every ornament to the dogs first, complete with a kiss or cuddle. Needless to say… there are a lot of dog decorations on our tree!"

In the sweet video, Inigo included two of the family's black cocker spaniels, along with golden retrievers Mabel and Isla, in the tree decorating fun, giving them plenty of hugs and kisses along the way.

Inigo Middleton decorating a Christmas tree with his dog

Inigo gave Mabel a pat during the tree decorating process.

(Image credit: James Middleton/Instagram)

Inigo Middleton holding a candy cane ornament and showing it to his dogs

Inigo showed a candy cane ornament to his dogs in the clip.

(Image credit: James Middleton/Instagram)

James Middleton Christmas video

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Mabel kept a close watch on Inigo throughout the process, and James previously posted that Inigo was an especially big fan of the golden retriever, who starred in the toddler's special second birthday post.

"Happy Birthday Inigo 💙," he wrote on Instagram in September. "We love you as much as you love Mabel….and that is a lot 🐾."

While Inigo has yet to join his family at a public royal event, both James and Alizée attended the Princess of Wales's Together at Christmas concert on December 5, along with parents Carole and Michael Middleton. And since James and Alizée live close to both James's parents and sister Pippa Middleton, there's sure to be plenty more sweet family moments with Inigo this Christmas.

Kristin Contino
Senior Royal and Celebrity Editor

Kristin Contino is Marie Claire's Senior Royal and Celebrity editor. She's been covering royalty since 2018—including major moments such as the Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II’s death and King Charles III's coronation—and places a particular focus on the British Royal Family's style and what it means.

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