Kate Middleton’s’ scandal-hit Uncle Gary: ‘Black sheep’ self-made millionaire Gary Goldsmith, who described the princess as ‘the most spectacular person I have ever met’, has a conviction for assaulting his wife and was pictured with cocaine in Ibiza [Video]

07:06 EST 05 Mar 2024 , updated 08:23 EST 05 Mar 2024

From cocaine stings in Ibiza to assaulting his wife outside their home, the Princess of Wales‘s ‘black sheep’ uncle Gary Goldsmith has certainly led a contentious life.

And the outspoken brother of Kate’s mother Carole Middleton could be set for further controversy in the coming days after joining Celebrity Big Brother last night.

The reality TV appearance for the 58-year-old will cause a headache for the royals amid speculation about the health of Kate as she recovers from abdominal surgery.

Mr Goldsmith, who made his money in recruitment and was once worth £30million, is thought to have been kept at arm’s length by the Middletons in recent years.

This is despite him attending William and Kate’s wedding in London in 2011 and then that of Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton to James Matthews in Berkshire six years later.

Mr Goldsmith regularly speaks out to support Kate, who is thought to …