MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are in Gary Goldsmith’s “firing line” for Celebrity Big Brother, according to a source.
The 58-year-old businessman, the younger brother of Kate’s mother, Carole, is set to appear as a contestant in the new series.
And he has publicly spoken about his feelings towards Prince Harry and Meghan.
A source told The Sun: “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are more than likely going to be in the firing line as Gary has made no secret about how little he likes them.”
He blasted the Duke of Sussex following the release of his autobiography Spare last year.
In October, Gary said of the book: “I’m particularly appalled by his vile confection of half-truths and complete fabrications because Kate is my adored niece.”
He went on to say: “Kate is self-sufficient, resourceful and extremely capable,” adding: “She is not a drama queen.”
Gary also hit back at the Sussexes’ six-part Netflix series in 2022.
“The whole thing just beggars belief,” he told MailOnline.
“To begin with, I found myself mesmerised, but after seeing the final three episodes I now feel slightly sullied and dirty.”
He continued: “They promised bombs, but it wasn’t exactly the Blitz was it?
“More like a series of hissy fits and throwing toys out of the pram.”
He called the pair “muppets” after their bombshell Oprah interview and said he didn’t “believe a word” of the tell-all chat.
Meghan told Oprah Kate had made her cry in a row over bridesmaids dresses – not the other way around.
Gary, who previously defended his niece over the claims, once again insisted: “There is no way the Kate I know would do that.
“I just don’t believe a word of it. The whole interview beggared belief.
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“She didn’t know the words to the national anthem? Please! Harry has been singing it since he was five.
“The Palace refused her help when her mental health was suffering? I don’t buy it. Harry is patron of a mental health charity.”
And he pulled the plug on a tell-all book which included details of a Royal Family feud with the Sussexes, The Express reported.
It comes as The Sun revealed Kate Middleton’s uncle has been read the riot act by her parents after signing up to CBB.
Insiders said Kate’s mum Carole — Gary’s sister — is “infuriated” and fears he could spill royal secrets on the show, which starts tonight.
It comes as the Princess of Wales recuperates at home following abdominal surgery nearly seven weeks ago.
It is understood the Palace is also anxious about what Gary might say about the royals and Kate’s family.
A source said: “Gary said he’s been read the riot act by Kate’s mum Carole and her dad Michael.
“They aren’t happy he’s going into Celebrity Big Brother.
“It is infuriating for them. Kate doesn’t need this stress.”
By WILL BARKER
PRINCESS Kate’s scandalous millionaire uncle has been married four times and become the family’s black sheep.
Gary Goldsmith made a fortune in IT recruitment, selling his business Computer Futures for £17million in 2005.
Now he is being paid a big fee to take part in Celebrity Big Brother.
The heavily-tattooed 58-year-old pleaded guilty in 2017 after assaulting his fourth wife Julie-Ann outside their central London home.
He was handed a £5,000 fine and ordered into alcohol rehabilitation.
Prince William spent a holiday with Kate at Goldsmith’s eight-acre hideaway in Ibiza, called Maison de Bang Bang, in 2006.
In a 2013 interview, Gary said: “People like to think I’m this black sheep, a bad boy.
“I’m not really. I’ve had my moments. I’ve got a good heart. I care about people.”
