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The Princess of Wales' uncle, Gary Goldsmith, 58, is said to be heading into the Celebrity Big Brother house alongside the likes of Strictly pro Nikita Kuzmin, multimillionaire Dragons’ Den star Levi Roots and former This Morning host, Fern Britton. While Carole Middleton's younger brother has at times courted controversy and has never been someone to hold back on his views, he has always defended his family against any negative commentary or portrayals. Before he joins the show, exactly who is Gary Goldsmith, what does he do and what has he said about his relationship with the likes of the Prince and Princess of Wales? As well as attending the royal wedding in 2011, he was a guest at his niece Pippa's wedding to James Matthews in 2017.

The Princess of Wales' uncle, Gary Goldsmith, is said to be heading into the Celebrity Big Brother house alongside the likes of Strictly pro Nikita Kuzmin, former This Morning host Fern Britton and Dragons Den multimillionaire, Levi Roots.The reported signing of Gary - who is Carole Middleton's younger brother - came as a surprise to many with former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond telling OK!: "I cannot imagine why Gary Goldsmith is doing this. Surely he can’t need the money? This is tacky, demeaning and tasteless. Not to mention dangerous." Reflecting on her own experience as a former I’m a Celebrity...

The Prince and Princess of Wales' sleeping arrangements when they are at Kensington Palace are slightly different than what you might expect, as they don't sleep in an upstairs bedroom like most couples.The couple are intensely private and don't talk about their home life, but a floor plan of their home in Apartment 1A of the iconic London building shows where the bedrooms are. While the couple and their three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, relocated to Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Estate in September 2022, their former home - which is still listed as the family's official residence - has always been a bit puzzling.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have seen a huge and deserving rise in their popularity in recent years.The couple first met during a charity event at the Queen's Tennis Club in London in 1993 and announced their engagement six years later on January 6, 1999. Ahead of their wedding, the palace announced that the pair would be styled as The Earl and Countess of Wessex.The news came as a surprise to the public as it was expected that Edward, the Queen's youngest son, would be given a traditional Dukedom like his two elder brothers.

The Princess of Wales has been out of the spotlight since Christmas as she continues with her recovery following abdominal surgery. But, despite not being expected to appear back in public until after Easter, Kate has been at the centre of a bizarre social media conspiracy theory in recent days.

Despite not being expected to appear back in public until after Easter, the Princess of Wales has been at the centre of a bizarre social media conspiracy theory as she continues to recover from abdominal surgery. A spokesperson for the Princess said: "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." The latest concern for Kate's health comes after the Prince of Wales made a last-minute decision not to attend a thanksgiving service for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece in Windsor on Tuesday.The Palace would only cite the reason as a "personal matter" while Kate was said to be "doing well" amid her recovery from abdominal surgery in January.

After the Prince of Wales had to cancel his appearance to attend a service to celebrate the life of King Constantine of Greece, questions were immediately asked if the last-minute decision was linked to the Princess of Wales' recovery from her abdominal surgery. However, it was quickly confirmed that Kate - who returned home a month ago after spending two weeks in the London Clinic - was not the reason for the cancellation.There were concerns that William - who was due to honour the memory of his godfather, King Constantine - and his sudden withdrawal from the event had something to do with his wife's health.

Even though he won't be heading off to 'big school' until September 2026, all eyes are on where Prince George could go to continue with his education when he leaves Lambrook School. While many had previously imagined he would follow in his parents' footsteps and either go to Eton College or Marlborough College, it seems the Prince and Princess of Wales are taking a very measured approach when it comes to the all-important decision.

There have been many royal figures over the years who were born to carry out major roles but never had the opportunity to fulfil them for a variety of reasons. From being deposed to dying before they came to the throne, there are several examples to choose from. While the title Princess Charlotte of Wales conjures up an image of the Prince and Princess of Wales' eight-year-old daughter, there was someone with the same name who came before her who was destined to be Queen.

Prince Louis has cemented his reputation as the cheekiest young royal following his hilarious antics at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee and later at King Charles' Coronation on May 6, 2023. During the historic celebrations to mark the late Queen's 70 years on the throne, Louis was filmed pulling funny faces on the Buckingham Palace balcony, running around the royal box during the final day of the celebrations, dancing in his chair, clambering up onto his family member's laps and covering his mother's mouth.

The Duke of Gloucester, a lesser-known member of the Royal Family, has been doing more royal visits than the Princess of Wales and the same number as the Prince of Wales. While the public often focus on how many engagements key royals such as Prince William and Kate carry out each year, they're not the ones who make the most public appearances. In fact, last year they ranked sixth and seventh respectively.

The Prince of Wales attended the BAFTA film awards alone on Sunday (February 18) after a week punctuated by further royal drama.Traditionally, Prince William - who is the President of BAFTA - has been joined by the Princess of Wales at the glittering awards ceremony, but she stayed at home to continue her recuperation. As well as the worries about Kate's health, William has been dealt further blows with his father King Charles' cancer diagnosis and rumours about his brother Prince Harry wanting to return to Royal duties.

It became clear last week that the Princess of Wales’ recovery is going well as she had been well enough to join her family for a break at Anmer Hall in Norfolk for half term after an emotional few weeks. While the Waleses trip would have been slightly different and less action-packed than usual as Kate is still focused on getting her strength back, it would have provided the perfect opportunity for the family to catch up with many of their closest friends.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are all students at Lambrook School in Windsor which is located just a stone's throw away from the family's home at Adelaide Cottage. Lambrook - which caters to students from the age of three to 13 - charges an increasing annual fee as the children go through the school, meaning that the three Wales children's education will cost an approximate £62,979 a year.The school's ethos is all about being kind to one another, as well as having courage and integrity - something which will certainly serve the three royals well as they grow older.

As Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis enjoy the start of their half term, royal fans were encouraged by the news that the family of five have travelled to Anmer Hall in Norfolk after the Princess of Wales' abdominal surgery and subsequent rest from official duties.This latest news of Kate's health improving is a positive sign, says former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond. Speaking to OK! about the family's preference for their lives in Norfolk, over the time spent at Windsor, the expert said: "One of the great beauties of Norfolk is that it is so accessible from London. "Of course, if you're royal, you can get anywhere quicker than most – and sometimes they probably use a helicopter - but even by car it’s only a couple of hours and that makes it so much easier than getting to Balmoral." Jennie added: "Windsor is lovely, and they have a beautiful house, of course.

King Charles' vision for a slimmed down monarchy is quickly becoming normality - with the days of the Buckingham Palace balcony being crowded by generations of royals firmly in the past. While this approach is more modern, recent events have prompted commentators to question whether the royals are already spread too thinly. The King and the Princess of Wales' health battles will see them out of action for many weeks - with Prince William also stepping out of the spotlight to be there for his wife and their children.

The Prince of Wales' modern approach to monarchy has been well-documented, and, according to royal author Robert Hardman, his most important task is to prepare Prince George for his future as a senior working royal, and later as King. In his biography, The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy, Hardman argued that Prince William wants to ensure his heir receives the best training possible.

Kensington Palace stated at the time that the Princess of Wales will remain at the London Clinic to recover from her "planned abdominal surgery" for 10-14 days and is not expected to restart her official engagements until after Easter. Once the Princess leaves hospital, it is thought she will continue her recuperation at the family's Windsor home, Adelaide Cottage.

In recent years, The Duchess of Edinburgh has proved herself as an engaging and empathetic senior member of the Royal Family. And while she’s shot up in status as well as the public’s affections, the woman some call King Charles’ ‘secret weapon’ plays another vital, connecting role as the perfect bridge between royal generations.

The Princess of Wales is celebrating her 42nd birthday today (Tuesday, 9 January), surrounded by her loved ones including her three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Over the years, Prince William has given her many special gifts, but there's one birthday she might want to forget. When Kate turned 27, she had to say a tearful goodbye to her future husband after he made a decision that left her "crushed".

The Princess of Wales has been the mastermind behind many much-loved royal traditions - including the popular Together At Christmas Carol Concert - but her influence doesn't end with public appearances. As well as official events like this, the devoted mum-of-three has also introduced many sweet customs at home which she returns to year after year.

The royals have enjoyed spending Christmas at Sandringham for decades, and after creating so many special memories there with the late Queen, the King seems keen for them to keep making more. “Christmas at Sandringham has been absolutely central to the family for years, and that legacy looks certain to continue with Charles,” says royal expert Duncan Larcombe.

Dozens of turkeys, hams, cakes, cheeses, mince pies, vintage champagne and fine wines – no corners are cut when the shopping list for the royal Christmas get-together is compiled. Queen Elizabeth II’s former chef Darren McGrady catered for Christmas at Sandringham frequently in the 80s and 90s. Speaking to OK! about his time running the kitchen, he reveals.

The Royal Family's Christmas is full of traditions which are enjoyed every year - from opening their presents on Christmas Eve to going to a festive morning service near to Sandringham House in Norfolk. But as the late Queen’s grandchildren have grown older and started families of their own, there have been times where they have opted to spend the big day with their in-laws instead of with the rest of the Royal Family.

The Prince and Princess of Wales put on a united front at last week’s Royal Variety Performance, despite being rocked by harmful allegations in a controversial new royal biography. The couple, who were joined by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, were all smiles as they greeted fellow guests at the star-studded event at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

The Prince of Wales is expected to be most the upset and "wound up" by a shocking claim about the Princess of Wales in a new royal book, according to insiders. The book, Endgame by royal biographer Omid Scobie, suggests that Prince William put his loyalty to the monarchy before his relationship with his younger brother, Prince Harry. The book, which was published on 28 November, also suggests that William leaked information about Harry and Meghan Markle.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have sent a special birthday message to King Charles via social media as he celebrates his landmark 75th birthday today (November 14).The post was shared with the couple's 14.9 million followers and contains three images of the monarch over the years, with a caption reading: "Wishing His Majesty The King a very happy 75th birthday!" The first photo shows Charles posing for a photograph with Prince William during a skiing trip to Klosters in 2004 - the same trip where he was first introduced to his future daughter-in-law. Meanwhile, the second is a solo image of the monarch taking part in an oak tree planting during his state visit to France earlier this year and the third is from Trooping the Colour back in June as the family gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

The King is celebrating his landmark 75th birthday today (November 14) after a first busy full year as monarch. King Charles Philip Arthur George was born on November 14, 1948 at Buckingham Palace to the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh - later Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

Staying true to their slick new social media approach, the Prince and Princess of Wales have released a new video of them scuba diving in the Bahamas during their visit of the Caribbean last year where they met with Earthshot Prize winner, Coral Vita.The couple, who are both talented scuba divers, were shown swimming in the Bahamas as they took "part in a very special experience snorkelling around the beautiful reefs, and planting out new coral". Unseen footage from the trip, shared to the royal couple's YouTube account shows Kate diving into the sea, William planting coral and the pair swimming and exploring.

It emerged recently that Gary Goldsmith, the younger brother of the Princess of Wales' mother Carole Middleton, is reportedly preparing to release a book which aims to “fight back” against claims made by Prince Harry in his explosive memoir Spare. It has been claimed that both Kate, who is thought to enjoy a close relationship with her uncle, and Carole will “look over the manuscript” of Gary's book before it gets passed on to the publisher. While many will be waiting with eager anticipation to find out what Gary has to say about the Royal Family and the rift between the Waleses and the Sussexes, one leading expert thinks there is little need for the book.

Prince George has been seen increasingly in public with his parents as he prepares for a lifetime of service, whether that is at celebrations for King Charles's Coronation or joining his parents at sporting events. However, he ticked off one of the most important duties for a royal child at a very young age.The oldest of the Wales children has already been on a number of official tours across the world and has carried out engagements everywhere from New Zealand to Canada.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have an incredibly close knit circle of friends who have been in their lives ever since their school days and time at university. Many of the most trusted members of their group have been honoured by the couple when they were asked to become a godparent to either Prince George, Princess Charlotte or Prince Louis. One person who makes this list is Emilia Jardine-Paterson.

Among the many countless and unbelievable stories in the Royal Family's history, are accounts of a boy breaking into Buckingham Palace to steal Queen Victoria's underwear and an heir to the throne being accused of being Jack the Ripper. But when it comes to the most unexpected spooky tale, it would have to be the rumour that a ghost named 'Peter the Wild Boy' haunted Prince Louis' former nursery at Kensington Palace. While the story has a very unique spin to it, there have been many reports of ghostly reappearances at Kensington Palace - including sightings by recent members of the Royal Family.

It has often been said that Windsor Castle is the most haunted of all the royal residences, with over 25 reported experiences with ghosts and spirits. These claims include sightings of Queen Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII and King George III, and even the late Queen admitted to witnessing at least one ghostly encounter.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been praised time and again for their modern approach towards royal duties and responsibilities. But what many people don't realise is that the couple were quietly advancing royal traditions even before their historic wedding in 2011.

When it comes to buying a present for the person who has everything, what do you get? The Royal Family are notorious for their funny tradition of buying each other gag gifts at Christmas time, with previous presents including a leather toilet seat, a 'grown your own girlfriend kit' and even a shower cap which had “Ain’t life a b****”. While these gifts are supposed to be utterly bizarre, there is one present that Prince William bought for Kate in the early days of their relationship that she has apparently never let him forget.The Prince of Wales revealed what the strange present was on a podcast with Peter Crouch.