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James Middleton's awkward blunder with late Queen prompted 'snort of laughter'

James Middleton has opened up about his life in a new book, and he's shared a number of awkward encounters he's had with the royals, including a blunder with the late Queen

Set to hit the shelves on September 26, James delves into his personal struggle with depression and the pivotal role his late spaniel Ella played in his journey to recovery. James Middleton revealed his funny run-in with the QueenHe recalls: " Pippa and I were late for Catherine's birthday party, which in the normal run of things wouldn't have mattered too much, but this time the Queen had kindly offered to host the teatime gathering at Sandringham." The day was fraught with travel fatigue and wardrobe mishaps, as he describes: "We'd been on a late-night flight to Gatwick from France and arrived bleary-eyed and sleepless at the airport, then I'd driven us both to Bucklebury so we could pack."

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