Princess of Wales’ uncle ‘read riot act by Middletons’ amid rumours of Celebrity Big Brother appearance
The Princess of Wales’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, has reportedly been read the “riot act” by the Middletons amid speculation he has signed up to Celebrity Big Brother.
The 58-year-old businessman is said to have upset his older sister Carole Middleton and her husband Michael amid rumours he will participate in the reality show which launches on Monday night.
Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh, Katie Price and Shirley Ballas are among those rumoured to be taking part in the ITV reality show.
Previously described as the “black sheep” of the Middleton family, Mr Goldsmith was on Sunday pictured arriving at the ITV studios in London.
Mr Goldsmith was seen pulling up in a black-coloured Audi wearing a grey hoodie, leather jacket and navy baseball cap.
The images were obtained by the Sun newspaper which reported Mr Goldsmith had finalised an agreement to enter the Celebrity Big Brother House in January and that he was “champing at the bit” to get on the show.
His rumoured appearance comes as his niece remains out of the public eye following major surgery, with royal watchers fearful his presence could cause her upset.
A source told the The Sun: “Gary said he’s been read the riot act by Kate’s mum Carole and her dad Michael - they aren’t happy he’s going into Celebrity Big Brother. It is infuriating for them. Kate doesn’t need this stress.”
Speaking to the newspaper in January, Angela Levin, a royal author and biographer, said: “I think it’s cringe-making, very embarrassing, the trouble is he doesn’t like Harry and Meghan at all, some of this comments will fall onto Catherine and she’s had a lot against her, she’s not well.
“I think when you come out of an operation you’re quite vulnerable and this could upset her enormously. In principle people who don’t like her could say she encouraged him to do it, but she would have done nothing of the kind. It’s very embarrassing.”
On Friday, Kensington Palace reassured the public that the Princess of Wales is still “doing well” as she recovers from abdominal surgery.
The palace has reiterated that “nothing has changed” since an original statement in January, which gave some details of the Princess’s procedure and recovery period.