Gary Goldsmith on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ U.K., Kate Middleton.Photo:Sofi Adam/Shutterstock; Clive Brunskill/Getty
Sofi Adam/Shutterstock; Clive Brunskill/Getty
Kate Middleton’s uncleGary Goldsmithisstarring in the new season ofCelebrity Big Brother U.K.but keeping his royal niece’s recent health scare in mind.
Before entering the reality show, Goldsmith, 58, spoke withThe Sunabout thePrincess of Wales, 42, who isrecoveringfrom her Jan. 16abdominal surgery.
Referring to his sister and Princess Kate’s mom, Goldsmith told the outlet, “I’ve spoken toCarolejust to send my love, and we talked about Kate given what’s going on.”
“There’s lots going on in the family at the moment," he added. “So she’s spinning a lot of plates right now, it’s quite stressful. So the last thing I’m going to do is bring any stress to them.”
Goldsmith made headlines in 2017 after he was arrested forassaultinghis fourth and current wife, Julie-Ann, during an argument outside their London home. According to prosecutors, the pair were arguing after a drunken night out and Goldsmith punched his wife, causing her to hit her head on the ground. According to theIndependent, Goldsmithpleaded guilty, was fined about $6,000 and given a 12-month community order with 20 sessions of rehabilitation.
Kate Middleton.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Goldsmith praised the Princess of Wales as “beautiful on the outside but more beautiful on the inside and really is a doting mum…so the way the monarchy is moving, it’s family-centric.”
Speaking toThe Sun, Goldsmith accused Meghan and Harry of attempting to “reinvent history” with their recollections of royal life.
“I think everyone felt the same about how much did we love Harry. Throwing your family under the bus just seemed inappropriate, especially what was happening with the Queen," Goldsmith said, referring to the failing health and death ofQueen Elizabethat age 96 on Sept. 8, 2022. “I just thought it was totally unnecessary.”
Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
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“The first time I met William, Catherine was cooking and William said: ‘Hi, do you want a cup of tea?’ ” he added of thefuture king.
“Very normal,” Goldsmith said with a laugh.
source: people.com
