Royal news – live: Palace breaks silence on Kate health rumours as her uncle slams Meghan for ‘creating drama’
The palace has addressed Kate Middleton’s health rumours after Gary Goldsmith hit out at Meghan Markle for ‘creating drama’.
The princess’s absence from the public eye, and Prince William performing fewer public duties in recent weeks, has sparked a series of unfounded conspiracy theories online that speculated on the royal’s whereabouts.
Referring to William, a royal spokesperson told People magazine: “His focus is on his work and not on social media.”
It comes as uncle Gary Goldsmith delivered a cutting assessment on the Duchess of Sussex as he spoke extensively about the royal family for the first time in the Celebrity Big Brother house.
The 53-year-old businessman raised eyebrows when he was entered into the reality show which is broadcast on ITV1.
On Tuesday night, Mr Goldsmith came out with his first criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He first said Harry couldn’t “throw your family under the bus” referring to his memoir Spare and “expect to be invited round for Christmas.
Then he said Meghan’s entrance into the family had brought an extra dynamic that “puts a stick in the spokes and creates so much drama”.
Key points
Army withdraws claim over Kate’s first public appearance in months
Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith predicts Harry will return to UK and royal family
Princess of Wales pictured near Windsor Castle
Kate Middleton’s uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family ‘under the bus’
King returns to duty for first time since diagnosis
What Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith said about Meghan Markle
07:44 , Alex Ross
During Tuesday night’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother, viewers heard Kate Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, talk about the royal family in detail for the first time.
The 58-year-old businessman is expected to cause a stir in royal circles after entering the house for the relaunched show this week.
And Mr Goldsmith was quick with criticism for Meghan Markle. He told housemates: “So I have an opinion that Harry was really, really really loved and when they were a threesome, so Kate, William and Harry they got really comfortable together.
“And then suddenly there’s an extra dynamic that comes in, puts a stick in the spokes and creates so much drama that I don’t genuinely think is there, and rewrites the history, saying they’re unhappy with us and I just don’t think that’s fair.”
Palace breaks silence on Kate Middleton health conspiracy theories on social media
20:44 , Lydia Patrick
The Palace has broken its silence over unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton’s health being shared on social media.
The Princess of Wales, 42, was seen for the first time in public two days ago after she was admitted to hospital for abdominal surgery in January for an unspecified condition. Gossip website TMZ snapped the princess in an Audi 4x4 near Windsor, alongside her mother Carole Middleton.
The exact details of the princess’s condition have not been revealed but the Palace said previously it was not cancer-related, and that Kate wished her personal medical information to remain private.
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Palace breaks silence on Kate Middleton health conspiracy theories on social media
ICYMI - Kate Middleton’s uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family ‘under the bus’
20:00 , Lydia Patrick
Kate Middleton’s uncle has accused Prince Harry of throwing the royal family “under the bus” and said claims of racism against his niece were “bull****.”
Accusing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of “reinventing history”, Gary Goldsmith said: “My family is not racist and for Kate to be portrayed as that is just so far removed from the truth, it’s ridiculous.”
The publication of Harry’s memoir Spare caused a wave of damaging global headlines for the royal family last year as the duke revealed intimate details of his relationships with his father King Charles and brother Prince William.
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Kate Middleton’s uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family ‘under the bus’
Camilla and William to attend Commonwealth Day service without Charles and Kate
19:00 , Athena Stavrou
The Queen and Prince of Wales will attend the annual Commonwealth Day service next week without the King and Princess of Wales, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Camilla and William will be joined by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11 March.
Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, and Kate, who is recovering from abdominal surgery, will miss the event – a key part of the royal calendar.
A pre-recorded video message from Charles, who is Head of the Commonwealth, will be played during the service this year, the Palace said.
Watch: Kate's uncle Gary describes Meghan as 'stick in the spokes' of royal family
18:15 , Athena Stavrou
ICYMI: Army withdraws claim over Kate’s first public appearance in months
17:30 , Athena Stavrou
The army has removed a claim on its website that Kate, Princess of Wales, would make an appearance to review the Trooping the Colour in June.
The army reportedly made the announcement on the website about Kate’s 8 June appearance without consulting Kensington Palace.
Tickets were being sold for the military spectacle on the official website on Tuesday evening, advertising an appearance by Kate.
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Army withdraws claim Kate will attend first public event in months
King’s message following death of former president of Tanzania
16:45 , Athena Stavrou
The King has sent a written message expressing his deepest sympathies following the death of former president of Tanzania Ali Hassan Mwinyi, calling him a “true friend” of the UK.
Charles praised Mr Mwinyi, who died last week at the age of 98, for being a “leading figure” in Tanzania’s economic and political development.
He recalled his mother the late Queen hosting the president for lunch at Buckingham Palace with then-prime minister Margaret Thatcher in 1988.
Charles said in his message to the president of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan: “It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of former President Mwinyi.
“He was a true friend of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and a leading figure in Tanzania’s economic and political development. I can only offer you my deepest sympathy at his passing.”
He added: “The United Kingdom was delighted to invite President Mwinyi to London in 1988, when he was hosted by my mother, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, for lunch at Buckingham Palace, and met prime minister Margaret Thatcher.
“I understand that this was his first official visit to Europe and he was able to make great strides in cementing the United Kingdom-Tanzania relationship.
“My special thoughts and prayers are with former President Mwinyi’s family and the Tanzanian people at this time.”
King holds virtual audience with Canadian Prime Ministe
16:18 , Athena Stavrou
King Charles has held a virtual audience with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today.
Pictures from Wednesday show the leader appear on a screen via videolink while Charles sits at his desk at Buckingham Palace.
Gymnasts Ellie and Becky Downie: ‘MBEs show speaking out was right thing to do’
16:00 , Athena Stavrou
Gymnasts Becky and Ellie Downie have said being appointed MBEs after speaking publicly about abuse in the sport has shown they “100% did the right thing”.
Ellie, 24, retired at the age of 23 because of concerns about her mental health and the way she was treated in the sport.
The sisters were recognised for their services to the sport of gymnastics and also for their services to gymnasts at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on Wednesday.
Speaking about the honour, Ellie said: “It definitely makes it feel that we 100% did the right thing, and we’re pushing the sport in the right direction.
“I’m a year post-retirement, I definitely wasn’t expecting anything to come like this.
“Now that we’ve done the ceremony and got the award in our hands, it’s definitely mind-blowing and an honour to be recognised in such a remarkable way.
“Speaking out was a hard thing for us to do and say what we needed to say. To make everybody feel like they have a voice in this world is super important.”
Becky, 32, said the pair spoke to the Princess Royal during the ceremony about how they got into the sport before she wished them both luck.
“This (MBE) is something that is forever and that means more than any medal could,” she continued.
“It still feels a bit surreal, to be honest. Just a massive honour.”
In pictures: Charles returns to duty
15:17 , Athena Stavrou
King returns to duty for first time since diagnosis
15:03 , Athena Stavrou
The King has returned to his royal duties for the first time since his cancer diagnosis today as he carried out diplomatic audiences behind palace walls.
Charles, who is undergoing treatment for an unknown form of cancer, met with Algerian ambassador Nourredine Yazid and the ambassador for Mauritania, Samba Mamadou Ba at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
The diplomatic audiences were the King’s first this year, and the first since his diagnosis.
He was pictured in a smart morning suit – his customary attire for the traditional face-to-face meetings with new ambassadors.
Charles smiled broadly as he greeted and chatted with his guests in the Palace’s grand 1844 Room.
The King also sent a written message expressing his deepest sympathies following the death of former president of Tanzania Ali Hassan Mwinyi, calling him a “true friend” of the UK.
ICYMI: Kate pictured near Windsor Castle
13:00 , Athena Stavrou
TMZ published a picture of the princess wearing dark sunglasses in the black Audi which was being driven by her mother, Carole Middleton.
The photo – understood to have been taken by unauthorised paparazzi on Monday – is the first of Kate since she was pictured during a Christmas Day walk in Sandringham, Norfolk.
Kate was admitted to the London Clinic for a planned operation on January 16 and left the hospital on January 29 – almost two weeks later.
The 42-year-old returned to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor to be reunited with her three children, Kensington Palace said.
Details of the princess’s condition have not been revealed but the Palace said previously it was not cancer-related and that Kate wished her personal medical information to remain private.
A week after she left hospital, the King announced he had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving treatment.
Kate is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter, and William, 41, temporarily stepped back from his royal role to juggle caring for her and their children.
Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and siblings, Pippa Matthews and James Middleton, were expected to be hands-on in helping the Waleses.
Kate’s uncle ‘incensed’ at racism claims against Kate.
12:15 , Athena Stavrou
Gary Goldsmith, who is the younger brother of Kate Middleton’s mother, Carole, made his much-anticipated debut on the revived Celebrity Big Brother.
Gary said he was incensed at racism claims against Kate after writer Omid Scobie alleged that King Charles and the Princess of Wales had asked Meghan and Harry what colour son Archie’s skin might be in a dutch translation of his book Endgame.
Gary added: “It’s absolute bull***t and I didn’t hide my feelings very well when I was offered the opportunity to say something, I just thought I’d say it as I saw it. I did think I caught the tone of nation.
“Kate is 100 per cent not racist, neither is Carole. My family is not racist and for Kate to be portrayed as that is just so far removed from the truth, it’s ridiculous.”
Penny Mordaunt is selling viral dress she wore to King’s coronation: ‘I can never wear it again’
11:30 , Athena Stavrou
Penny Mordaunt has said that she will be selling the “iconic” caped teal dress she wore to King Charles’s coronation.
The leader of the House of Commons, 51, was the first woman to present a British monarch with the Sword of Offering at the ceremony last year, and the first woman in history to proclaim a new monarch.
For the occasion, Mordaunt wore a show-stealing teal caped gown, embroidered with a fern motif in a nod to the privy council, designed by luxury ready-to-wear brand Safiyaa. The teal colour, called “Poseidon”, is a reference to her Portsmouth constituency.
She arrived at the ceremony wearing ballerina flats with studded bows, and later changed into a pair of nude stilettos.
The look went viral on social media with royal fans admiring her ensemble. “Who had ‘Penny Mordaunt overshadowing everything’ on their bingo card?” wrote one person on X/Twitter at the time.
Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith predicts Harry will return to UK and royal family
10:45 , Athena Stavrou
Kate Middleton’s uncle has predicted Harry will return to the UK and the royal family in a series of fiery comments made about the Prince and his wife Meghan Markle.
Gary Goldsmith, who is the brother of the Princess of Wales’s mother Carole Middleton, also said he believed there was a “rewrite of history saying how unhappy” the Duke of Sussex was, as the businessman opened up to fellow housemates on this year’s rebooted Celebrity Big Brother.
Speaking to Sharon Osbourne on the reality show on Tuesday, the 58-year-old said of Harry: “I think it’s really sad. At some point, I think he’s going to come back and be part of the gang – he might need to. I think we’re a very forgiving nation, I think everyone would give him a chance.”
ICYMI: King holds face-to-face audience with Chancellor
10:00 , Athena Stavrou
The King has held an in-person pre-Budget audience with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt at Buckingham Palace.
Charles, who is being treated for cancer, continued with his duties as head of state on Tuesday morning.
Before a Budget is presented, the Chancellor of the Exchequer meets with the monarch, usually the day before the Government’s plans for the economy are delivered in a statement to the Commons.
The audience is traditionally a private one, but, this time, the King was photographed shaking hands with Mr Hunt in the Private Audience Room of the royal residence.
Charles, dressed in a blue suit and pale tie, was shown smiling broadly as he welcomed Mr Hunt to the Palace.
They were also shown sitting in chairs either side of a small antique table, with Charles looking more serious as he posed with his hands clasped together.
Prince and Princess of Wales will be saviour of royal family, Kate’s uncle says
09:16 , Athena Stavrou
The Princess Of Wales’ uncle has said he loves that his niece is “putting family first” and he believes she and the Prince of Wales will be the “saviour of the royal family”.
Gary Goldsmith, who entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday night, said it is “difficult to get hold of Kate at the best of times”.
Goldsmith, who is the brother of Kate’s mother Carole Middleton, said: “They call me the buncle! Have you heard of a buncle? Bad uncle, apparently every family has them.”
He continued: “It’s difficult to get hold of Kate at the best of times, and she’s got children and I love the fact that she’s putting family first.”
Camilla and William to attend on Commonwealth Day service as part of reduced working royals group
08:29 , Athena Stavrou
The Queen and the Prince of Wales are set to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service next week alongside the remaining royals still working.
Select senior royals have had to take on more work in recent weeks after the King postponed all public engagements following his cancer diagnosis.
Kate has also had to step away for the foreseeable as she continues to recover from her abdominal surgery in January.
Camilla and William will be accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent.
A pre-recorded video message from Head of the Commonwealth, Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, will be played during the service this year, Buckingham Palace said.
Harry’s potential return to the UK
07:48 , Alex Ross
After he was quick to criticise Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith turned to the subject of a potential return to the UK for her husband Prince Harry on Tuesday night’s episode of Celebrity Big Brother.
After asking fellow housemate Sharon Osbourne on US opinion on the pair, Mr Goldsmith claimed the Duke would one day have to return to the UK.
He said: “At some point I think he’s going to have to come back and be part of the gang. I think he might need to. We’re a very forgiving nation.
“The meanest thing I said was that he wouldn’t make my pub team.”
Watch: King Charles holds face-to-face audience with Chancellor before Budget
17:01 , Athena Stavrou
The ups and downs of Kate Middleton’s playboy uncle entering Celebrity Big Brother
07:00 , Lydia Patrick
The ups and downs of Kate Middleton’s playboy uncle Gary Goldsmith ahead of CBB
Sarah Ferguson cancer ‘hasn’t spread’ and prognosis is good, says friend
06:00 , Lydia Patrick
‘Huge relief’ as Sarah Ferguson’s friend provides cancer update
Army withdraws claim over Kate’s first public appearance in months
05:58 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
The army has removed a claim on its website that Kate, Princess of Wales, would make an appearance to review the Trooping the Colour in June.
The army reportedly made the announcement on the website about Kate’s 8 June appearance without consulting Kensington Palace.
Tickets were being sold for the military spectacle on the official website on Tuesday evening, advertising an appearance by Kate.
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Army withdraws claim Kate will attend first public event in months
Kate Middleton’s health history after Prince William misses memorial service
05:00 , Lydia Patrick
Kate Middleton’s health history after Prince William misses memorial service
ICYMI - Kate Middleton’s uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family ‘under the bus’
04:00 , Lydia Patrick
Kate Middleton’s uncle has accused Prince Harry of throwing the royal family “under the bus” and said claims of racism against his niece were “bull****.”
Accusing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of “reinventing history”, Gary Goldsmith said: “My family is not racist and for Kate to be portrayed as that is just so far removed from the truth, it’s ridiculous.”
The publication of Harry’s memoir Spare caused a wave of damaging global headlines for the royal family last year as the duke revealed intimate details of his relationships with his father King Charles and brother Prince William.
Read the full story here...
Kate Middleton’s uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family ‘under the bus’
Kate’s ‘buncle’ reveals why he thinks Prince and Princess of Wales will save royal family
03:00 , Tara Cobham
The Princess Of Wales’ uncle has said he believes she and the Prince of Wales will be the “saviour of the royal family”.
Gary Goldsmith, who entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday night, said it is “difficult to get hold of Kate at the best of times” and that loves that his niece is “putting family first”.
Goldsmith is the brother of Kate’s mother Carole Middleton.
Laura Harding reports:
Kate’s uncle reveals why Prince and Princess of Wales will ‘save the royal family’
Recap: Meghan Markle’s former co-star reveals what he told her before royal wedding
02:00 , Tara Cobham
Meghan Markle’s former Suits co-star has disclosed what he said to her before her royal wedding to Prince Harry.
The Duchess of Sussex rose to fame playing paralegal Rachel Zane in the USA network legal drama. Wendell Pierce - who played her father, Robert Zane, in the series - revealed in a forthcoming episode of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? what he told Markle after her final scene.
“It was the last night of working and I said, ‘Meghan, your life is going to change, and you’re going to be in a bubble, but just always remember, no matter what, I’m your friend - you have lots of friends,’” he recalled to host Chris Wallace, in a teaser obtained by People.
Brittany Mille reports:
Meghan Markle’s former co-star reveals what he told her before royal wedding
In pictures: King Charles meets with chancellor ahead of budget announcement
01:00 , Tara Cobham
Recap: Watch as royal expert warns public to ignore theories on Kate’s health
00:00 , Tara Cobham
A royal expert has warned the public to ignore online speculation about the Princess of Wales’s health as she recovers from abdominal surgery.
Kate, 42, had a planned operation on 16 January and is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter.
The future queen’s health has been the subject of online speculation after the Prince of Wales pulled out of attending a memorial service for the late King Constantine of Greece due to a personal matter.
Jennie Bond told GB News: “ It is truly dangerous if we start reacting to whatever is written online.”
Kensington Palace said they would “only be providing updates when something was significant.”
Holly Patrick reports:
Royal expert warns public to ignore theories on Princess of Wales’s health
Recap: Watch as royal expert reveals where Queen may stay during ‘break’ from royal duties
Tuesday 5 March 2024 23:00 , Tara Cobham
A royal expert has revealed where the Queen could spend some time off after it was revealed that she is to take a break following 13 official engagements without King Charles III by her side.
Camilla does not have any engagements planned until the Commonwealth Day service on 11 March.
It comes after the King was diagnosed with cancer.
According to Daily Mail reports, Camilla will spend some time with her family before taking a private plane on Monday (4 March).
“She will probably spend a lot of time down at Ray Mill, her house down in Wiltshire,” royal correspondent Michael Cole told GB News.
Holly Patrick reports:
Royal expert reveals where Queen may stay during ‘break’ from royal duties
Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith predicts Harry will return to UK and royal family
Tuesday 5 March 2024 22:24 , Tara Cobham
Kate Middleton’s uncle has predicted Harry will return to the UK and the royal family in a series of fiery comments made about the Prince and his wife Meghan Markle.
Gary Goldsmith, who is the brother of the Princess of Wales’s mother Carole Middleton, also said he believed there was a “rewrite of history saying how unhappy” the Duke of Sussex was, as the businessman opened up to fellow housemates on this year’s rebooted Celebrity Big Brother.
Speaking to Sharon Osbourne on the reality show on Tuesday, the 58-year-old said of Harry: “I think it’s really sad. At some point, I think he’s going to come back and be part of the gang – he might need to. I think we’re a very forgiving nation, I think everyone would give him a chance.”
Read more here:
Kate Middleton’s uncle predicts Prince Harry will return to UK and royal family
Penny Mordaunt is selling viral dress she wore to King’s coronation
Tuesday 5 March 2024 22:00 , Tara Cobham
Penny Mordaunt has said that she will be selling the “iconic” caped teal dress she wore to King Charles’s coronation.
The leader of the House of Commons, 51, was the first woman to present a British monarch with the Sword of Offering at the ceremony last year, and the first woman in history to proclaim a new monarch.
For the occasion, Mordaunt wore a show-stealing teal caped gown, embroidered with a fern motif in a nod to the privy council, designed by luxury ready-to-wear brand Safiyaa. The teal colour, called “Poseidon”, is a reference to her Portsmouth constituency.
Maira Butt reports:
Penny Mordaunt is selling viral dress she wore to King’s coronation
Doubt cast over Princess of Wales’ first royal duty since surgery
Tuesday 5 March 2024 21:06 , Tara Cobham
Doubt has been cast over the Princess of Wales’ first official royal duty since she underwent abdominal surgery.
The Army announced on its website on Tuesday that Kate Middleton would attend a Trooping the Colour on 8 June. However, it did so without first consulting Kensington Palace. The Independent understands the website will soon be updated.
It is understood the event details were published by the Army based on the Princess’ role as Colonel of The Irish Guards. The colonel of the regiment reviews the parade each year, one week before Trooping The Colour, with the Irish Guards set to troop their colour this year.
The scandalous true story of Sky’s ‘Mary and George’
Tuesday 5 March 2024 20:00 , Tara Cobham
Endless candlelit orgies will be most viewers’ takeaway impression of King James I’s court when they start watching the racy new Sky Atlantic costume drama, Mary & George.
Starring Nicholas Galitzine as the king’s adored secret lover, George Villiers (the 1st Duke of Buckingham), and Julianne Moore as his social-climbing mother, Mary, the series was “inspired by” Benjamin Woolley’s 2017 non-fiction book, The King’s Assassin, and maybe also by Yorgos Lanthimos’ Oscar-winner film, The Favourite. This means that facts aren’t allowed to get in the way of a good story.
Which is fine. As the author of The Favourite, the non-fiction story of Sarah Churchill’s relationship with Queen Anne, I know that real life doesn’t always give you the pace and compact drama that successful fiction needs.
Ophelia Field writes:
Orgies, murder and a King’s secret ‘husband’: The scandalous story of Mary and George
Kate’s uncle says playboy lifestyle has earned him ‘bad uncle’ nickname in royal family
Tuesday 5 March 2024 19:00 , Tara Cobham
The Ibiza-loving uncle of Kate Middleton says his playboy lifestyle has earned him the bad uncle nickname ‘buncle’ as he called his niece and William the “saviour of the royal family”.
Gary Goldsmith, who is the brother of Kate’s mother Carole Middleton, was one of 13 celebrities who entered the house live on ITV1 as the 23rd series of the show started on Monday night.
The businessman has become arguably the show’s most controversial housemate with his name linked to a series of scandals involving alleged drugs and domestic abuse.
Laura Harding and Alex Ross report:
Kate’s uncle says playboy lifestyle has earned him ‘bad uncle’ nickname in family
Kate Middleton’s uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family ‘under the bus’
Tuesday 5 March 2024 18:20 , Tara Cobham
Kate Middleton’s uncle has accused Prince Harry of throwing the royal family “under the bus” and said claims of racism against his niece were “bull****.”
Accusing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of “reinventing history”, Gary Goldsmith said: “My family is not racist and for Kate to be portrayed as that is just so far removed from the truth, it’s ridiculous.”
The publication of Harry’s memoir Spare caused a wave of damaging global headlines for the royal family last year as the duke revealed intimate details of his relationships with his father King Charles and brother Prince William.
Andy Gregory reports:
Kate Middleton’s uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family ‘under the bus’
Camilla and William to join reduced working royals group on Commonwealth Day
Tuesday 5 March 2024 17:00 , Tara Cobham
The Queen and the Prince of Wales are to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service next week, joined by remaining members of the slimmed-down monarchy.
With the King and the Princess of Wales away from public-facing duties, the rest of the institution’s working royals will gather in force at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
Camilla and William will be accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent.
Laura Elston reports:
Camilla and William to join reduced working royals group on Commonwealth Day
Kate’s ‘buncle’ reveals why he thinks Prince and Princess of Wales will save royal family
Tuesday 5 March 2024 16:00 , Tara Cobham
The Princess Of Wales’ uncle has said he believes she and the Prince of Wales will be the “saviour of the royal family”.
Gary Goldsmith, who entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday night, said it is “difficult to get hold of Kate at the best of times” and that loves that his niece is “putting family first”.
Goldsmith is the brother of Kate’s mother Carole Middleton.
Laura Harding reports:
Kate’s uncle reveals why Prince and Princess of Wales will ‘save the royal family’
Kensington Palace not consulted before MoD confirmed Kate’s first public appearance
Tuesday 5 March 2024 15:00 , Tara Cobham
Kensington Palace was not consulted by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) before it announced the Princess of Wales’ attendance at Trooping the Colour, it is understood.
The MoD said on Tuesday that Kate Middleton will be attending the ceremony on 8 June in what would be her first official royal duty since she underwent abdominal surgery in January.
However, royal sources told The Independent that the Palace, which is responsible for confirming Kate’s attendance at all events, has not yet confirmed whether she will be attending the engagement.
They added that the MoD announced the Princess’ attendance at the ceremony without first consulting the Palace.
Watch: King Charles holds face-to-face audience with Chancellor before Budget
Tuesday 5 March 2024 14:30 , Tara Cobham
Camilla and William to attend Commonwealth Day service without Charles and Kate
Tuesday 5 March 2024 14:00 , Tara Cobham
The Queen and Prince of Wales will attend the annual Commonwealth Day service next week without the King and Princess of Wales, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Camilla and William will be joined by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11 March.
Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, and Kate, who is recovering from abdominal surgery, will miss the event – a key part of the royal calendar.
A pre-recorded video message from Charles, who is Head of the Commonwealth, will be played during the service this year, the Palace said.
Edward holds the punchbag in sparring session with young boxer
Tuesday 5 March 2024 13:28 , Tara Cobham
The Duke of Edinburgh turned sparring partner as he steadied a punchbag for a young boxer in Stafford.
Edward used his weight to hold the red heavy-duty bag in place for 11-year-old Lacey Douglas as the youngster showed off her right hook at The Right Stuff Amateur Boxing Club.
The duke was joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh on the royal engagement on Tuesday as he helped with the partner drill in the gym.
Laura Elston reports:
Edward holds the punchbag in sparring session with young boxer
In Pictures: King Charles meets Jeremy Hunt ahead of Budget
Tuesday 5 March 2024 12:30 , Barney Davis
The King has held an in-person pre-Budget audience with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt at Buckingham Palace.
Before a Budget is presented, the Chancellor of the Exchequer meets with the monarch, usually the day before the Government’s plans for the economy are delivered in a statement to the Commons.
The audience is traditionally a private one, but, this time, the King was photographed shaking hands with Mr Hunt in the Private Audience Room of the royal residence.
King Charles met with Chancellor at Buckingham Palace ahead of usual Budget briefing
Tuesday 5 March 2024 11:29 , Barney Davis
The King has held an in-person pre-Budget audience with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt at Buckingham Palace.
Charles, who is being treated for cancer, continued with his duties as head of state on Tuesday morning.
Before a Budget is presented, the Chancellor of the Exchequer meets with the monarch, usually the day before the Government’s plans for the economy are delivered in a statement to the Commons.
Kate Middleton to make first public appearance since surgery
Tuesday 5 March 2024 11:21 , Barney Davis
The Princess of Wales will attend a Trooping the Colour on June 8, her first official duty to be confirmed since she underwent surgery on January 16, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Kate, as Colonel of the Irish Guards, will carry out the inspection of the dress rehearsal, ahead of the main event on June 15.
Trooping the Colour is a ceremonial event performed every year on Horse Guards Parade by regiments of Household Division, to celebrate the official birthday of the British sovereign.
Taking part will be over 1,400 soldiers of the Household Division and The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, including 400 musicians from the Massed Bands, all of whom will parade on Horse Guards for the second of two formal Reviews.
Seated tickets cost £15 and £5 for standing.
It came as Kensington Palace said no updates would be given on Kate’s health, only saying her surgery was “non cancerous”.
Kate Middleton’s uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family ‘under the bus’
Tuesday 5 March 2024 10:40 , Barney Davis
Kate Middleton’s uncle has accused Prince Harry of throwing the royal family “under the bus” and said claims of racism against his niece were “bull****.”
Accusing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of “reinventing history”, Gary Goldsmith said: “My family is not racist and for Kate to be portrayed as that is just so far removed from the truth, it’s ridiculous.”
The publication of Harry’s memoir Spare caused a wave of damaging global headlines for the royal family last year as the duke revealed intimate details of his relationships with his father King Charles and brother Prince William.
Kate Middleton’s uncle accuses Prince Harry of throwing royal family ‘under the bus’
‘People think I’m a bad boy’ Watch Gary Goldsmith’s CBB entrance video
Tuesday 5 March 2024 10:09 , Barney Davis
Gary Goldsmith’s wacky entrance video for Celebrity Big Brother could have Palace aides fearing he could spill secrets about The Firm.
His Big Brother appearance comes after a public court case in 2017, which saw Goldsmith fined and given a community order after admitting he assaulted his wife in a drunken argument in which she accused him of taking drugs.
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Princess of Wales’s uncle - Gary Goldsmith - in the celebrity Big Bro house. pic.twitter.com/TAMVOmmxjY— Dr Tessa Dunlop (@Tessadunlop) March 5, 2024
Kate pictured near Windsor Castle
Tuesday 5 March 2024 09:50 , Barney Davis
TMZ published a picture of the princess wearing dark sunglasses in the black Audi which was being driven by her mother, Carole Middleton.
The photo – understood to have been taken by unauthorised paparazzi – is the first of Kate since she was pictured during a Christmas Day walk in Sandringham, Norfolk.
Kate was admitted to the London Clinic for a planned operation on January 16 and left the hospital on January 29 – almost two weeks later.
The 42-year-old returned to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor to be reunited with her three children, Kensington Palace said.
Details of the princess’s condition have not been revealed but the Palace said previously it was not cancer-related and that Kate wished her personal medical information to remain private.
A week after she left hospital, the King announced he had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving treatment.
Kate is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter, and William, 41, temporarily stepped back from his royal role to juggle caring for her and their children.
Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and siblings, Pippa Matthews and James Middleton, were expected to be hands-on in helping the Waleses.
Queen will visit Worcestershire for Royal Maundy Service.
Tuesday 5 March 2024 09:11 , Barney Davis
Queen Camilla will be hand out gifts on behalf of the King at Worcester Cathedral on 28 March, Buckingham Palace has said.
Ceremonial coins will be presented to 75 men and 75 women including 39 people from Worcestershire and Dudley.
The coins are in recognition of their service to the Church and community over many years.
The tradition of presenting gifts on Maundy Thursday goes back to at least the fourth century.
Maundy is the name of the Christian rite of footwashing, which traditionally occurs during Maundy Thursday church services.
A priest or bishop, representing Christ, ceremonially washes the feet of others, typically 12 persons chosen as a cross-section of the community.
Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith joins Celebrity Big Brother
Tuesday 5 March 2024 08:45 , Barney Davis
Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith is officially a contestant on this year’s Celebrity Big Brother, following much speculation over whether he would be competing.
The younger brother of the Princess of Wales’s mother Carole Middleton entered the house in the first episode on Monday, as the reality show makes a comeback for 2024.
The 58-year-old businessman is appearing in what is Big Brother’s first Celebrity edition in six years and its first run since ITV rebooted the show.
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Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith joins Celebrity Big Brother
Kate Middleton will be watching CBB from behind a very nice sofa
Tuesday 5 March 2024 08:21 , Barney Davis
Gary Goldsmith has joined the celebrity reality show, which returned to UK television for the first time in six years tonight.
The 58-year-old businessman, and younger brother of Kate’s mother, Carole, attended the wedding of his niece and Prince William at Westminster Abbey in 2011.
During Monday night’s show, presenter AJ Odudu asked Goldsmith: “The nation needs to know, will Kate be watching?”
He replied: “If she is it will be behind a sofa, I guess.”
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Kate’s uncle ‘incensed' at racism claims against Kate.
Tuesday 5 March 2024 07:53 , Barney Davis
Gary Goldsmith, who is the younger brother of Kate Middleton’s mother, Carole, made his much-anticipated debut on the revived Celebrity Big Brother.
Gary said he was incensed at racism claims against Kate after writer Omid Scobie alleged that King Charles and the Princess of Wales had asked Meghan and Harry what colour son Archie’s skin might be in a dutch translation of his book Endgame.
Gary added: “It’s absolute bull***t and I didn’t hide my feelings very well when I was offered the opportunity to say something, I just thought I’d say it as I saw it. I did think I caught the tone of nation.
“Kate is 100 per cent not racist, neither is Carole. My family is not racist and for Kate to be portrayed as that is just so far removed from the truth, it’s ridiculous.”
Princess Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith describes first time he met Prince William as he enters CBB house
Tuesday 5 March 2024 07:26 , Barney Davis
The younger brother of Princess Kate’s mother, Carole Middleton, entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday (4 March), as the reality show made a comeback for the first time since 2018.
Speaking of the princess in a teaser that aired before he entered the house, Goldsmith said: “She is simply perfect.”
He added: “First time I met William, Catherine was cooking and William said, ‘Hi, do you want a cup of tea?’ Very normal.”
Lucy Leeson reports:
Kate’s uncle reveals first time he met Prince William as he enters Big Brother house
Kate Middleton’s uncle said he ‘doesn’t like to be controlled’ as he enters CBB house
Tuesday 5 March 2024 07:16 , Barney Davis
The uncle of the Princess of Wales said he hopes to show his “fun, caring and devilish” side on Celebrity Big Brother and not the “villain” he is portrayed as.
Gary Goldsmith, who is the younger brother of Kate Middleton’s mother, Carole, made his debut on the revived ITV reality series on Monday.
“We all like to be liked; this is a great opportunity to show anyone who cares the ‘real me’, the fun, caring and devilish ‘me’, not the villain I’m often portrayed in the press,” the 58-year-old said.
“I don’t take instruction or being controlled very well.”
His Big Brother appearance comes after a public court case in 2017, which saw Goldsmith fined and given a community order after admitting he assaulted his wife in a drunken argument in which she accused him of taking drugs.
“I don’t scare easily, and I love a challenge, but this is so far out of my comfort zone I am nervous about the unknown, and if I’m honest, I’m nervous about myself,” he said.
