James Middleton makes ultra-rare comment about son Inigo and reveals his adorable habit

split image showing father with baby son and man on sofa chatting
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James Middleton has made a rare comment about his baby son Inigo, revealing one of his tot's adorable new habits.

During an appearance on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh, the father-of-one spoke about his family life and sweetly revealed how his little boy, whom he shares with his wife Alizee Thevenet, has grown an appreciation for tennis balls.

James Middleton's son Inigo surrounded by the family's dogs
James Middleton's son Inigo surrounded by the family's dogs (Instagram)

"He loves tennis balls because there are always some tennis balls around," James said. "He likes to throw the balls for the dogs now so he sits there and chucks the balls in fits of giggles."

He continued: "It's really wonderful because the dogs have really welcomed him."

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Elsewhere during the TV segment, James shared a glimpse inside some of Inigo's latest milestones. Reflecting on his first birthday, the entrepreneur revealed that his son is now starting to walk.

"He's been on all fours, and now he's walking," he said. "He gets stability by holding on to the back of a dog, and basically they start walking and he doesn't really have a choice, so he starts walking."

James and Alizee welcomed a son in October this year
James and Alizee welcomed a son in October last year (Instagram)

Loved-up couple James and Alizee wed in France in September 2021. The pair expanded their family in 2023 with the arrival of their first child, Inigo.

Despite running busy lives with their one-year-old, six dogs, sheep, ducks and chickens, James and Alizee haven't ruled out the possibility of welcoming a second child.

Alizee Thevenet and James Middleton attend the Bulgari gala dinner to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and unveil the 'Jubilee Emerald Garden' high jewellery set at Westminster Abbey on July 1, 2022 in London, England
The couple tied the knot in 2021 (Getty Images)

In an exclusive interview with HELLO!, the Princess of Wales' younger brother said he would love to hear the pitter-patter of tiny feet, while also admitting that he plans to welcome a rescue dog into his already large household.

When asked whether he would like to have more children, James said he would love to "if we're fortunate enough to be able to".

Alizeé Thevenet showing off her baby bump alongside her dog
The couple share one child together (Instagram)

He added: "Yes – the pitter-patter of two or four feet… But who knows which will come first?"

James has recently been made a Dogs Trust ambassador, so when the timing is right, he also plans to "welcome many a rescue dog" to his pack.

The dogs look on over James's beautiful baby, son Inigo
James has embraced fatherhood (Instagram)

Reflecting on his role as a father, James went on to say: "No matter how much people say to you about how wonderful it is, or how it will change your life, nothing can ever prepare you for that experience of seeing a little baby that's yours arrive.

"It unlocks something in your heart that you didn't know was there."