Kate Middletonthe uncle of, who was sentenced of violence against a woman, called Meghan Markle a “stick in the shelves” in an extraordinary outburst during a British reality TV show that will increase fears around her media foray.
Meanwhile, Kate's friends and Prince William expressed concerns to The Daily Beast over his appearance on a British reality show Celebrity Big Brother 'will fuel feeding frenzy' over Princess of Wales' health.
Friends spoke out saying Gary, who is Kate's mother's brother, Carole Middletonmade headlines on the second day of the show by criticizing recent social media attacks against Kate.
According to reports from several electrical outlets, Gary said: “I think they should leave her alone now because there's a reason the (royals) aren't talking about it and they're giving her some space. I just think it's fundamentally wrong and if it happened to anyone else they would think about giving them some space. But because Kate is Kate…she always sparks interest.
“She's the number one royal for a reason and I'm just begging people to give her some space. I think they change the dynamic and are family-centered. They have a duty and it's a privilege to have the roles they play, but it's family first. You have to take care of yourself. You put on your own oxygen mask before taking care of the others. Kate, get well, I love you and when you are ready we will see you again. This is what we do to anyone else, why not her?
On Tuesday's show, according to a report from SunGoldsmith said: “So I have the opinion that Harry was really, really really loved and when they were a trio then Kate and William and Harry they really felt comfortable together, and then suddenly an additional dynamic kicks in, puts a spanner in the works and creates so much drama that I don't really think there's any, and rewrites the story, saying they are unhappy with us. and I just don't think that's fair.
He added: “You can't throw your family under the bus in such a dramatic way and then write books about it and expect to be invited to Christmas. »
The comments were immediately branded hypocritical on X by people who pointed out that Goldsmith was convicted of assaulting his wife in 2017.
Kensington Palace did not respond to a request for comment from The Daily Beast.
Although Goldsmith's comments may at first glance appear favorable to Kate, his unpredictability will fuel anxiety in Kate's entourage that Goldsmith may harm Kate, albeit inadvertently, in her quest for attention.
Kate has been the subject of furious and vituperative online speculation and conspiracy theories since it was announced she had undergone abdominal surgery and was withdrawing from public view for several months.
The palace has made clear it will not be pressured to change its strategy of keeping Kate out of the public eye, although this week Kate was seen in public for the first time, being driven by her mother after apparently dropped her children off at school.
The image was immediately picked up by some critics, who claimed it was orchestrated by the palace, a stark example of the impossibility of responding to all online criticism. Sources told The Daily Beast that the appearance was not staged for the cameras.
A friend of William and Kate told the Daily Beast: “Gary is a private citizen and he can do whatever he wants, but he had to know what to do Big brother right now would fuel the feeding frenzy. This is inconsiderate to say the least.
The friend added: “Kate and William had every excuse to dump Gary, but they never did. But if he says something embarrassing or divulges personal information, that will be the final straw.”
Another family friend said: “He couldn’t have picked a worse time. This is blatant and thoughtless cash-in. But since the death of the queen, the season is almost open.
Gary Goldsmith attends the 2017 wedding of his niece, Pippa Middleton, to her daughter Tallulah.
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They were asked if this meant they thought the late queen allegedly actively used his influence to prevent someone indirectly involved in the family like Goldsmith from appearing on a reality show, the friend said: “I just don't think he would have dared if she had been alive.” Today, everyone seems to be able to do whatever they want without any repercussions. »
However, a friend of Carole's told the Daily Beast: “Gary is many things but he's not stupid. He won't say anything to risk his relationship with the family. Mike Tindall did it I'm a celebrity, get me out of here and it was good, and I'm sure it will be too.
Goldsmith said he did not ask Kate's permission to go on the show, saying: “I don't need to do that. My participation in the show was not a matter of debate. I love my family, they can trust me that everything will be okay.
Not everyone may agree with him, but one of the people who agrees with him is royal author and aristocrat Lady Colin Campbell, a close friend of Princess Diana who appeared on the show jungle-based reality show. I'm a celebrity in 2015. “I have a relaxed outlook. He's a businessman and this is a perfect opportunity for him to defend his niece who doesn't know how to defend herself. When I was in the jungle, I found it very easy to avoid certain topics if I wanted to, and I'm sure Gary has the courage to do that too. It is quite easy, if you exercise restraint, to refuse to be drawn in.
“I'm sure the producers will encourage others to bring up the subject of Kate to try and get their money's worth. It will be very interesting to watch, and who knows, it might even be entertaining.