Kate Middleton’s uncle Gary Goldsmith is still planning to attend the Celebrity Big Brother final on Friday night, despite her shock cancer announcement.

The Princess of Wales announced at the age of 42 that she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing ‘preventive’ chemotherapy.

In a deeply emotional video message filmed in Windsor on Wednesday, Catherine revealed that the news had come as a “huge shock” and that she and William “have done everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family . ‘.

Despite the shocking news, Kate’s uncle Gary will still attend the live final, along with the other famous housemates.

The millionaire businessman was the first housemate to be evicted from the ITV revival series of Celebrity Big Brother.

He was facing eviction over The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Lauren Simon.

But since his brutal removal from the show, he has since returned to the real world.

Speaking to Good Morning Britain, Mr Goldsmith said: ‘I haven’t spoken to Kate for ages. In years, maybe a year. Weddings and funerals are when we see them.”

Mr Goldsmith also commented on the Mother’s Day photo his niece edited, saying the family looked “beautiful” and “really authentic” in the photo.

Although it was revealed that Kate had edited the portrait released by Kensington Palace, the millionaire businessman said: ‘The smiles on the faces said it all to me, I loved it.’

During his time on the show, the businessman revealed royal secrets in the Big Brother house that have left his family ‘furious’ as his niece Kate recovers from abdominal surgery.

Despite some viewers cringing at his behavior, he insisted in his exit interview that he was “achieving his agenda” while living in the house.

In his first interview on Late & Live he said: ‘I had the best time, I went in with one agenda and I achieved it in five days.

“I don’t consider myself a celebrity, I’m just related to someone who is a big celebrity.”

Kate’s mother’s brother, Carole Middleton, was fined £5,000 and given a community order in November 2017 after pleading guilty to one charge of assault.

His wife accused him of taking drugs, the court was told, and a London taxi driver witnessed her being knocked to the ground outside their home.

The inclusion of Kate’s uncle in the show was criticized by Women’s Aid, who said that ‘the inclusion of men convicted of abuse in entertainment programs will already be a sign that these crimes are not taken seriously’, and the charity advised the program to consider his appearance.

In a statement released on the show, he previously said: “I am not perfect and I made a mistake, a personal feud seven years ago that came to light publicly and that I have worked endlessly for seven years to rectify.

“The crime was committed a long time ago, but my regret remains.”

ITV was reportedly forced to ‘carefully edit’ his comments about Kate and King Charles on Celebrity Big Brother.

Jennie Bond told the Mirror. ‘Everything Gary says about the Royal Family is a headline, it’s great for the show, it’s publicity for ITV.

‘And yet they must be aware that they have a duty to safeguard and protect the health of the individual, not to mention the royal family.

‘So I imagine lawyers will look through it, but yes, there will be some careful editing. I think they can give even the slightest inkling as to what is going on with the Royal Family – with the Harry situation, Catherine’s health or the King’s health, they will do their very best to keep that to see.’

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

This is despite the fact that he attended William and Kate’s wedding in London in 2011 and that of Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton to James Matthews in Berkshire six years later.

Mr Goldsmith regularly speaks out in support of Kate, who is said to call him ‘Uncle G’, and has previously praised her as ‘the most spectacular person I have ever met’.

Kate’s mother had harsh words for her brother before he entered the Big Brother house, fearing he would reveal secrets about the royal family.

Zendaya And Tom Holland were spotted on the court watching the Indian Wells Open on Sunday, March 17.

The pair were spotted singing along Whitney Houston‘s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” while sitting in the stands at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.

Holland, 27, wore a brown button-down shirt with white trim over a white T-shirt, while Zendaya, also 27, modeled a white Louis Vuitton sweater and tennis skirt.

After the competition, the Emmy-winning actress met the winner Iga Świątek and posed for photos. Świątek defeated his opponent Maria Sakkari with a score of 6–4, giving Świątek her second victory in Indian Wells.

“I already got used to all this madness after the match,” 22-year-old Świątek said at a post-match press conference. “Sure, meeting Zendaya was crazy, but on the other hand, she’s a human being like all of us. So I was just happy that she enjoys tennis and that she has, you know, a tennis-themed movie [Challengers] get out. So that should be very exciting.”

Świątek is ready to take the field with Zendaya as well. “She can practice with me anytime she wants,” the tennis champion added. “But it was definitely fun and she’s a really great person. I feel quite privileged to be in this place where I can meet these kinds of people.”

While Zendaya also got to spend time with Holland, the game served as a work event. She starts the press tour for her film Challengersin which she plays a famous tennis star named Tashi Duncan who gets caught in a love triangle with two other athletes, played by Mike Faist And Josh O’Connor. Challengers will hit theaters on April 26.

The Tennis Channel even called her the fictional one Challengers character in their caption (while also acknowledging Holland’s best-known role as Spider-Man). “tashi duncan and peter parker? ,” the network wrote alongside a video of the couple.

While Tashi’s love life contains a lot of drama, Zendaya’s real-life romance is much quieter. Zendaya and Holland’s love became public after they were spotted kissing in a car in July 2021. Since then, the two have slowly opened up about their relationship.

“Zendaya and Tom really tried their best to keep their romance under wraps when they first started dating,” a source exclusively shared We weekly in July 2023. “Before they started seeing each other, they had both always been very private when it came to their personal lives. It was something that bonded them in the early stages of their relationship as they were both on the same page when it came to avoiding public speculation.”

However, that changed after their relationship became public knowledge. “That has changed over time and they recognize that everyone knows they are together,” the source continued. “So Tom is proud to call Zendaya his girlfriend and express how much he loves her because he wants the world to know.”

In the midst of her Dune: part two during a press tour, Zendaya even brought up Holland several times without being asked. During the BuzzFeed Puppy interview, the Euphoria star was asked which of hers Dune costars had the most ‘rizz,’ and she wasn’t even considering her castmates.

“I think that someone with a beautiful charisma is not in the foreground Dune cast, but personally working for me is Mr. Tom Holland,” Zendaya replied. “I’m shy and quite quiet, so it takes a little more to attract me. He is naturally very good at that. I definitely had to take it out of myself a bit. He has that natural gift.”

Her comments came just months after Holland claimed he had no “rizz” at all.

“I have no rizz at all, I have a limited rizz,” he said. ‘I want you to really fall in love with me for it to work. So long game, probably making a movie together. It certainly helps when the characters you play fall in love with each other.”

Holland concluded, “I’m cooped up, so I’m happy and in love, so I don’t need to fizz.”

The England native met Zendaya on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming in 2016 while playing Peter Parker and MJ, who eventually started dating.

Lily Van Der Woodsen wouldn’t miss Chuck Bass’ wedding – and Kelly Rutherford feels the same as attending Ed Westwick‘s upcoming wedding.

“I miss that character, but I still keep in touch with almost everyone from the show. I’m going to Ed [Westwick] wedding and I’m so excited,” the Gossip Girl alum, 55, narrated Variety at the French TV festival Series Mania.

Rutherford, 55, played Lily Van Der Woodsen, mother of Blake Lively‘s Serena, on the CW series from 2007 to 2012, while Westwick, 36, starred as Chuck Bass.

“It was before this whole super politically correct time,” Rutherford said of the original Gossip Girl. “We were on the edge of it and there’s just a different energy about it. After the first season we knew [it was huge].”

Rutherford added that she would “love” to return to the world of Gossip Girl, calling Lily a “fierce mother.” Continuing to reflect on her time on the series, she said: “The women I grew up with were very chic, but I hadn’t really seen a mother like that on TV. Until now I didn’t realize how much people loved Lily. At first it was all about these kids. We were just parents. Then they started writing more for us.”

Rutherford added that she likes to think about the original show’s wildest plot points. “There were times when we would read the script in the morning and some people would say, ‘I would never say this, I would never do this.’ Oh yeah, you would,” she recalled. “We all have a beautiful perception of ourselves, but we are dynamic beings. Lily would screw up and fix it, and being able to admit this as a parent was huge.

Despite Rutherford’s willingness to return, Max’s has now been cancelled Gossip Girl reboot featured an entirely new cast of characters. “I think they thought it was just easier to create a new environment,” Rutherford said. The Gossip Girl the revival only lasted two seasons before being canceled in 2023.

Rutherford and Westwick, 36, were last spotted together in September 2023 during Paris Fashion Week, when they both attended the Lancôme x Louvre event. In a video shared via TikTok by the French magazine Galathe Gossip Girl actors greeted each other with a warm hug and chatted with Westwick’s then-girlfriend (now fiancée), actress and model Amy Jackson.

Westwick popped the question to Jackson, 31, in January during a romantic ski trip in Gstaad, Switzerland. “Hell YES ,” Jackson captioned a joint Instagram post with Westwick on January 29, featuring photos from their engagement. Westwick responded to the post via Instagram Story at the time, saying: “I hit the jackpot xxx.”

The King is determined to attend this year’s Trooping the Colour, his official birthday celebrations, if his health allows it.

Aides are already exploring ways that Charles might be able to take part within the constraints of his ongoing cancer treatment.

This could include watching the military spectacular from a podium instead of on horseback as usual, having been driven from Buckingham Palace in a carriage as his late mother used to.

No firm decision will be taken until nearer the time, given the nature of His Majesty’s condition, and it will be dependant on medical advice.

The event is due to be held in London on Saturday, June 15. But the Mail understands that planning for the occasion is moving ahead as scheduled, giving cause for optimism.

‘There are a number of key events His Majesty would love to attend coming up in the diary and this is at the top of the list,’ a source said.

Dating from the 17th century, Trooping the Colour is one the biggest military ceremonial events of the year, involving more than 1,200 soldiers and musicians plus more than 200 horses.

Usually the monarch rides down from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade via The Mall to inspect the troops.

The sovereign then rides back to the palace for the traditional balcony appearance with the wider Royal Family and flypast by the RAF.

As it stands, His Majesty has been advised by doctors not to attend events with large public gatherings after being diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in January.

He is currently undergoing outpatient treatment in London although he is continuing to work hard behind the scenes on state matters and makes a point of being seen in public or on camera whenever possible.

Two weeks ago there was widespread confusion after tickets for Trooping the Colour were put on sale by the Ministry of Defence advertising the presence of the King.

Buckingham Palace said planning was under way but nothing could be confirmed. 

However the Mail understands that things have moved on somewhat and staff are now exploring various options to ensure that Charles can attend as long as he ‘gets the nod’ from his team.

He would be keen to ride his horse, a black mare called Noble which was a gift from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

But the King could watch the event from a static position, which would be considered good news by well-wishers. His mother the late Queen attended the event in a carriage after 1987.

There has been no official confirmation of whether or not the Princess of Wales will be well enough to attend.

She had been due not only to attend the ceremony but also to conduct her own review of troops on June 8 in her role as Honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards whose ‘colour’ – or regimental flag – is being presented to the King. 

However the Ministry of Defence was forced to take down a web page advertising her presence after Kensington Palace insisted that it was premature.

A spokesman said only that they would announce when Kate would return to work following her lengthy recuperation from abdominal surgery in January.

At the moment the princess is still expected to return to public duties after the Easter holidays, mostly likely following her children’s return to school in mid-April, dependent on medical advice at the time.

Royal aides have always said that it will be up to the princess if she wishes to make public more details about her health, which she may do in the context of a public engagement.

Sources say that there is no pressure or hurry on her to do so and her focus remains on ‘what is important’ – her recovery and her three children.

If Princess Kate Middleton still remains out of the public eye, many royal watchers have their eyes on a possible sighting on Easter Sunday.

After undergoing abdominal surgery in January, Middleton, 42, has not stepped out publicly and has left fans asking questions about her whereabouts.

The criticism only intensified when the Princess of Wales posted a Mother’s Day portrait photo of her sitting with her Prince Williamof three children: Prince George10, Princess Charlotte8, and Prince Louis5.

At first glance, the photo seemed like a welcome new family portrait. But after speculation arose that the photo had been doctored, Middleton issued a public statement confirming that the photo had been doctored.

“Like many amateur photographers, I occasionally experiment with editing,” said a message shared via the official Prince and Princess of Wales X account on March 11. “I wanted to apologize for any confusion the family photo we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone who celebrated had a happy Mother’s Day.”

As Middleton continues to privately recover, many are wondering if the mother of three will make her first outing after the procedure on March 31 for Easter Sunday. Here’s everything we know about the royal family’s holiday plans.

Will Kate be back for Easter?

In January, Kensington Palace confirmed that Middleton’s abdominal surgery was successful and that the royal princess will remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days before returning home to recover.

“Based on current medical advice, it is unlikely that she will return to public duties until after Easter,” said a statement shared via the palace’s official X account.

In late February, Middleton’s representative reiterated the palace’s expected schedule, saying in a statement: “Kensington Palace made the timelines of the Princess’ recovery clear in January and we would only provide major updates. That leadership remains in place.”

What are the royal family’s Easter traditions?

When Easter Sunday arrives, Middleton and Prince William, 41, typically enjoy part of the day with family at a church service at St George’s Chapel.

Although the outing is considered a private family event and not a royal duty, photos of the royals entering the service are often published by the press. In previous years, the couple and their children attended church with their extended family King Charles III And Queen Consort Camilla.

Have William and Kate ever missed Easter?

When it comes to celebrations, not every Easter Sunday is the same for the royal family. In 2014, Middleton, Prince William and Prince George noticed the holiday down under during an Australian tour.

On the fifth day of their visit, which fell on Easter Sunday, the family took part in a church service before traveling to Sydney’s Taronga Zoo.

Are William and Kate going on spring break?

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to be on school holidays in early April. In recent years, the Prince and Princess of Wales have taken time off to be with their children during breaks from school.

If Middleton chooses not to make a public appearance on Easter Sunday, some speculate she will wait until after spring break.

What did Kate Middleton say?

With so much media attention and public scrutiny, a source said We weekly that both Middleton and Prince William are hoping things blow over sooner rather than later.

“Kate really wants to get back to work,” the insider said Us on March 13. “This has been one of the most challenging months for Kate as a royal, and she prays the fuss will subside as soon as possible.”

Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi enjoyed a public afternoon date at the Cheltenham Festival, as did other royal family members such as King Charles III And Princess Kate Middletoncontinue to take it easy amid health challenges and ongoing controversies.

Beatrice, 35, and Mapelli Mozzi, 40, were all smiles on the third day of the annual horse racing competition on Thursday, March 14. Beatrice looked chic in a tan coat and matching headpiece. Mapelli Mozzi complemented his wife and opted for a tweed jacket over his beige suit and a gray flat cap.

On Thursday, Cheltenham honored St. Patrick’s Day, which falls on Sunday, March 17, with special “St. Patrick’s Thursday” programming.

“Where the Irish passion for sport and the Cheltenham Festival reigns supreme and the madness is great,” reads a summary of the festivities via the festival website. “The Cheltenham Festival is a second home to the Irish and St Patrick’s Thursday reflects this both on and off the course. Featuring The Ryanair Chase and Paddy Power Stayer’s Hurdle, where stamina and endurance reign supreme. It is the hard against the hard and produces the most exciting fights.”

Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andreas And Sarah Ferguson, wasn’t the only royal to appear in Cheltenham. Her aunt Princess Anneas well as nieces and nephews Zara Tindal And Peter Phillips and sister Princess Eugenie also appeared on the track with a big smile. Both Zara, 42, and Eugenie, 33, were accompanied by their respective husbands, Mike Tindal And Jack Brooksbank. Queen Camillewho is married to Charles, also stepped out for the race on Wednesday, March 13.

The royal family’s presence in Cheltenham comes at a difficult time for their family. Charles, 75, is currently undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer and has limited his public duties as a result. However, he continues to hold audiences and meetings at Buckingham Palace.

Princess Kate MiddletonIn the meantime, he is recovering at home after abdominal surgery in January. Kate, 42, had not been seen in public for two months until grainy photos emerged of the princess driving a car earlier this month. She broke her silence on Sunday, March 10, and shared a message of gratitude on social media, along with a new photo with her children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.

The portrait – taken by Kate’s husband, Prince William, earlier in 2024 – raised concerns at Photoshop because it appeared someone had tampered with the original image. Kate later admitted to playing with editing software and called herself an “amateur photographer.”

With both Charles and Kate out of commission as senior working royals for the time being, that leaves Camilla, 76, William, 41. Prince Edward And Duchess Sophie to conduct public outings and performances. (Both Camilla and William took a brief break from their duties last month, but have since returned to normal.) Beatrice can also take on certain roles for Charles, as she is one of his state advisors, allowing the monarch to delegate certain tasks . in his absence.

MANCHESTER UNITED stars were out in force for a team bonding dinner this evening.

The meal was attended by both first-team players and staff as the side looked ahead to their crucial FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.

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That saw the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Lisandro Martinez and Marcus Rashford competing with Erik ten Hag, Steve McLaren and Darren Fletcher in the style stakes.

The team visited the chic Ivy Asia restaurant in Manchester, where a Wagyu steak set punters back £62.

Sunday’s match with Liverpool represents the club’s last possible chance to achieve victory this season and will be key in dictating Erik ten Hag’s future.

They currently sit sixth in the Premier League, eight points behind fourth-placed Villa, as their Champions League hopes continue to dim.

After the 3-1 defeat to City this month, Ten Hag has made peace with the team’s faltering top four position, saying: ‘It could be an advantage that fifth place can also be a Champions League spot, so we We have to go for it and win our games.”

A difficult start to the season saw United finish bottom of the Champions League group and exit the Carabao Cup to Newcastle.

And Sir Jim Ratcliffe barely backed Ten Hag during his first media interview since investing in the club.

When asked about the manager’s future, Ratcliffe said: “I’m not going to comment on the job he’s done because that would be inappropriate.

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“You can’t blame all the coaches. The only conclusion is that the environment they worked in was not working.

“Erik has been in that environment and what we have to do is ensure that the environment, the organization and the people in the structure are right.

“We have to do that piece, so I’m not really focused on the coach, but on getting that piece right. It is not for me to judge that.

“But we’ve made some pretty tough decisions in our time in business. We’ll just think about it logically, assess the facts and make an honest judgment.

“We are actually not a ruthless organization. But sometimes you have to make decisions, which may not be popular.”

However, United achieved a positive result last time in the competition, winning 2-0 against Everton.

They also did decently the last time they played Liverpool, holding the Merseyside club to a 0-0 draw last December.

They hope to take inspiration from that as they look to book a place in the semi-finals at Wembley.

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Thomas Kingston was given a royal farewell today at a funeral attended by Prince William and other members of the royal family.

The body of the financier, who was found dead last month aged 45, was carried in a procession that started at Kensington Palace, the childhood home of his widow, Lady Gabriella Windsor.

The procession ended at Ambassador’s Court at St James’s Palace. A private family funeral was then held at the Chapel Royal, where many royal weddings have taken place, including that of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840.

More recently, Prince George, the eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, was baptized there in 2013. And while William was present, Kate stayed home and continued to recover from abdominal surgery she underwent in January.

Lady Gabriella was accompanied at the funeral by her parents, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, her brother, Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife, the actress Sophie Winkleman.

The Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra were also present in the gathering of 140 people.

The King – Lady Gabriella’s second cousin – and the Queen were not present.

Charles is not attending public events while he undergoes treatment for cancer, and the Queen hosted a WOW (Women of the World) reception at Buckingham Palace.

Mr Kingston’s body was later cremated.

Mr Kingston and Lady Gabriella, known as Ella, married in 2019 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, in a ceremony attended by Prince Michael’s cousin Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

They lived in London, but he was visiting his parents at their home in the Cotswolds when he died.

A coroner’s court was told: ‘His father went to walk the dogs. On his return, Mr. Kingston was not in the house. After about 30 minutes his mother went looking for him.”

Katy Skerrett, Gloucestershire’s senior coroner, added: ‘His father forced entry into a locked outbuilding. Mr Kingston was found inside with catastrophic head injuries. A firearm was present at the scene. The police are confident that the death is not suspicious.”

The coroner said a post-mortem examination had been carried out and the preliminary cause of death had been determined as a traumatic wound to the head. She formally opened and suspended the inquest into the death.

Announcing his death last month, Buckingham Palace described Kingston, a financier, as a “much-loved member of the family” who was mourned by King Charles and Queen Camilla. A friend of the couple says: ‘They remained childless, but were happily married until the end.’

After studying economic history at the University of Bristol, Kingston joined the Foreign Office’s Diplomatic Missions Unit in Iraq, where he worked as a project officer for the Iraqi Institute of Peace from 2003 to 2006.

Last month, Lady Gabriella paid tribute to her husband in a joint statement with his family, describing him as an ‘exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him’ – and calling his death a ‘great shock to the whole family’ . .

She released a personal photo she took of her husband, which showed him smiling and wearing a casual pink shirt as he stood by a stretch of water in the sun.

The couple married in 2019 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, with Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, the late Duke of Edinburgh, among the guests.

Lady Gabriella is the king’s second cousin. They are both great-grandchildren of King George V.

Mr Kingston was a director of Devonport Capital, which specialized in providing financing to companies in frontier economies.

He was a close friend of Pippa Matthews, sister of the Princess of Wales, and the pair are said to have dated in 2011.

Lady Gabriella, who has worked as art and travel director for a branding company, is a writer and editor.

She is also a singer-songwriter and released two bossa nova-inspired songs in 2020 to raise money for charity.

Lady Gabrielle and her husband were last pictured together in public on Valentine’s Day at an event celebrating the works of William Shakespeare.

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