Kate Middleton's Uncle Gary Goldsmith Dismisses 'The Crown' as Outlandish and Unrealistic
Kate Middleton’s uncle, Gary Goldsmith, strongly criticizes the depiction of their family in the hit series 'The Crown', labeling it as 'ridiculous and fantastical'
Kate Middleton and Uncle Gary Goldsmith. Getty Images (2)
The Crown season 6 focused on the courtship of Princess Kate Middleton and Prince William during their time in college. However, at least one family member was not happy with the way the story was portrayed.
“I really enjoyed the first couple of episodes and the first series of The Crown, but it seems to just drift into this fantasy world,” commented Gary Goldsmith, brother of Kate’s mom, Carole Middleton, during the January 11 episode of the “The Crown: Fact or Fiction” podcast. “There are so many parts of it that I don’t agree with, and I think the narrative is just trying to grab headlines and attract an audience. As it became more and more ridiculous and fantastical, it became very difficult to watch, so I stopped.”
He added, "I think that people around the world watching this are recognizing the truth and questioning whether they are watching The Crown or Coronation Street."
Goldsmith was a guest on the "The Crown: Fact or Fiction" podcast with Natasha Livingstone and Robert Hardman. They discussed the season 6 episode "Hope Street," named after the street where Kate, 42, and William, 41, lived while attending the University of St Andrews.
The Crown depicted William and Kate’s early romance in a dramatic manner, suggesting that Carole, now 68, orchestrated her daughter's encounter with William by ensuring that Kate attended the same college as the prince. Kate went as far as comparing Carole to Mrs. Bennet from Pride and Prejudice, the Jane Austen character famous for arranging marriages for her five daughters.
Meg Bellamy plays Kate Middleton and Ed McVey plays Prince William on 'The Crown.' Justin Downing/Netflix
Goldsmith defended his sister, saying, "I don't understand why Carole hasn't taken legal action because, literally, it was that bad. She isn't that manipulative, evil person who sat in a dungeon, coming up with ways by which she can actually force her way into the royal family. She's strong-willed, she's got opinions; that's why we've got the kids and family we've got today."
Goldsmith emphasized that Kate, who wed William in 2011, achieved great success in gaining admission to the Scottish university on her own. He expressed that she is an incredible girl, but her capabilities were not recognized. He indicated that the pressure for Kate to conform to a certain image was not in line with his family's values and the way Carole conducted herself.
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Goldsmith has caught glimpses of The Crown, but he believes his sister and her family probably haven't. "I think they're too sophisticated to watch something like that," he remarked. "But I wouldn't be surprised if someone is keeping track of what's been said." The entire series of The Crown is available for streaming on Netflix.
