In a recent episode of the Daily Mail's podcast "The Crown: Fact or Fiction," Gary Goldsmith, the uncle of the Princess of Wales, criticized the Netflix series for its allegedly false depiction of his sister.
The final season of the historical drama suggests that Carole, portrayed by Eve Best, manipulated the romance between a young Kate (played by Meg Bellamy) and William (played by Ed McVey).
Goldsmith expressed his frustration, stating, "Carole isn't that manipulative evil person—coming up with ways to force her way into the royal family." He noted that the show became increasingly fantastical and questioned why Carole hasn't taken legal action, emphasizing the severity of the portrayal.
The future Queen of Britain and the eldest son of King Charles, Prince William, first met at St. Andrews University in 2001. Their relationship blossomed, leading to marriage in 2011.
Goldsmith also criticized the showrunners for emphasizing sensational details rather than acknowledging Kate's achievements, stating, "Kate did brilliantly well to get into St Andrews. She's an amazing girl, but that wasn't noted. It was all about 'Kate, you've got to be doing these things, you've got to be showing your legs,' and it's just not my family. It's not the way Carole operates," he added.
