What we know about Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith and his net worth

GARY Goldsmith is a recruitment millionaire, money manager and business visionary – as well as Princess Kate's uncle.

Here we look at his eventful past, net value And upcoming reality TV involvement.

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Who is Kate Middleton's uncle Gary Goldsmith?

Gary Goldsmith, 58, is a millionaire businessman who made his money through recruitment.

He is Carole Middleton's younger brother and uncle Kate, Duchess of CambridgePippa and James.

Gary is the son of a painter and decorator from West London and grandson of a miner from a mining village Durham.

He was eight when Sister Carole left high school and became a member British Airways as a flight attendant where she met Michael Middleton.

At age 15, he was an usher at Carole and Michael's wedding.

When Gary – who has been married four times – left school, he got a job as an IT operator.

He married his first wife, sales executive Miranda Foote, in 1991.

Gary joined IT recruitment company Computer Futures and within six months he was a director and owned shares.

He then reportedly bought a five-bedroom house in Maidenhead, Berkshireimmediately swimming swimming pool and snooker room, invested in a boat and drove a series of them supercars.

Gary married his second wife Luan in 1997, but the marriage failed.

In 2005 he sold his shares in Computer Futures for £17 million and bought a villa Ibiza.

He married – and divorced – his third wife Julia Leake, a 32-year-old accountant, before marrying his fourth wife Julie-Ann.

Gary was joined by ex-wife Luan and their young Talullah at Kate and William's wedding in 2011.

He was also present Pippa's wedding in Berkshire to daughter Tallulahalongside Kate, hubby Prince William and others royal houses.

Prince William spent a 2006 holiday with Kate at Maison de Bang Bang – his eight-acre hideaway on the party island of Ibiza.

He reportedly lent cousin James £11,000 to help him set up his business selling cake kits.

Goldsmith was arrested on October 13, 2017 after allegedly attacking Julie-Ann outside their exchange London At home.

The pair had gotten into an argument in a taxi after a night out at the exclusive Home private members club in Portman Square, Marylebone.

The Met said at the time of his arrest: “Police in Westminster were called to an address at 1.24am on Friday October 13 following reports of a domestic incident.

“Officers have arrested a 52-year-old man on suspicion of domestic violence.

“He has been taken to a police station in central London for questioning.

“A woman who was found injured has been taken to hospital.”

Goldsmith was released on bail and attended a hearing on October 31.

On November 14, he pleaded guilty to beating his wife unconscious during a drunken street fight Westminster Court.

He was fined £5,000 before the incident in October 2017 and ordered to alcohol rehabilitation.

Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot said she was “looking at” giving him a community order instead of a prison sentence.

But she added: “I'm looking at ways to protect this lady from this man. There may be an alcohol problem.”

What is Gary Goldsmith's net worth?

Goldsmith's net worth is around £30 million, according to most outlets.

He made his fortune through recruitment and money management.

Gary will also receive a big reward for his performance in Famous big brother in 2024.

Will Gary Goldsmith appear on Celebrity Big Brother?

Yes, Goldsmith has signed up to take part in Celebrity Big Brother, which starts in March 2024.

Insiders said the controversial businessman had signed a hefty contract with the ITV show bosses.

A source said: “Gary is doing everything he can to get on Celebrity Big Brother.

“He completed the terms of his deal today and can't wait to move into the house.”

Gary, 58, auditioned for I'm a celebrity only last year rejected at the final stage for fear it might embarrass Kate and… William.

Insiders said Gary is CBB's most controversial signing.

The source added: “The CBB team love him for his link with Kate and the fact that he is confident, loud and won't hold back.

“He's made it clear that he'll talk about anything and everything, and he's pretty outspoken when it comes down to it Harry And Meghan.

“Gary also has a deep affection for Kate and Wills and will be able to provide a fascinating insight into what it is really like to be related to the future King and Queen.

“He could be TV gold and ITV know it.

“The deal he signed is for good money.”