Gary Goldsmith, better known as Kate Middleton’s uncle, has recently made a splash by joining the cast of Celebrity Big Brother on Monday night.
Notorious for his unexpected behaviour, Gary has already caught the attention of viewers by making unusual bird noises on the show.
He explains his participation as a chance to "put the record straight" for those who have pegged him as a "bad boy."
During a conversation on the show, when asked by AJ if the Princess of Wales would be watching, Gary humorously remarked, “if she is, it’ll be from behind a sofa.”
He also described his niece as “simply perfect” and when he first met Prince William he said: "Hi, can I offer you a cup of tea."
Gary also laid out his approach to interacting with his housemates, stating, "I'll take everyone face value but if they are a bit mean or a bit rude, I'll be the enforcer."
That said, housemate Sharon Osbourne isn't too confident he'll be around for long as one of the three up for eviction, she feels he'll be the first to go. "Gary I think, is very nervous and I don't think he is comfortable yet," she remarked.
This 58-year-old businessman, who is the younger brother of Carole Middleton, Kate's mother, brings a unique dynamic to the reality show.
Gary, a familiar face at key family events like the royal wedding in 2011 and Pippa Middleton’s wedding in 2017, owns a recruitment business.
His appearance on Celebrity Big Brother coincides with Kate Middleton’s recent public sighting in Windsor, following her major abdominal surgery last month.
© Ben Cawthra/ShutterstockCaptured by TMZ before 9 AM, the photos show Kate, incognito in a black coat and sunglasses, in a car driven by her mother, Carole.
This outing marks Kate's first public appearance since the surgery announcement in January and her last public appearance on Christmas Day. Kensington Palace had announced on January 17 that Kate, aged 42, was "unlikely to return to public duties after Easter."
© GettyKensington Palace has recently addressed social media speculation about Kate's health and public engagements.
A spokesperson for Kate emphasised, "We were very clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales was out until after Easter and Kensington Palace would only be providing updates when something was significant."
This statement came alongside another that expressed Kate’s apologies for postponing her engagements, indicating her eagerness to reschedule them as soon as possible.
