James Middleton desperately turned to his uncle Gary Goldsmith after his parents 'cut off financial support'
James Middleton makes his feelings clear on his uncle Gary Goldsmith in new book
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James Middleton made his feelings clear about his uncle, Gary Goldsmith, in his new book.
The 37-year-old younger brother of Princess Kate has written a new book, titled "Meet Ella", named after his dog that died in 2023.
James has opened up in the book about his youth and starting a business, with the help of his uncle, Gary Goldsmith.
The father-of-one admitted that he dropped out of the University of Edinburgh, which his parents Carole and Michael Middleton did not overwhelmingly support.
James Middleton makes his feelings clear on his uncle Gary Goldsmith in new bookPAJames wrote: "When I finally admit to my parents that I’m not actually studying for my degree any more, they cut off my financial support.
"Dad is exasperated, Mum tearful. Neither understands why I’d choose to throw up this opportunity to further myself in life.
"So it’s non-negotiable. No university, no money from the Bank of Mum and Dad.
"I have to stand on my own two feet, so I’m determined to make a success of the cakes.
James Middleton's new book is named after his dog Ella
Instagram / James Middleton"My best friend, Nick, helps write my business plan. I show it to my godfather, my entrepreneur Uncle Gary, Mum’s brother, who likes the idea.
"He invests a few thousand pounds, which gives me a flying start and buoys me."
Gary Goldsmith, Carole Middleton's younger brother, made headlines earlier this year by appearing on Celebrity Big Brother.
During the show, he made several controversial statements about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and opened up about his niece, the Princess of Wales.
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Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton both live in Bucklebury, near their son James
PAGoldsmith revealed on Big Brother: “It's difficult to get hold of Kate at the best of times”, adding “and she's got children and I love the fact that she's putting family first.”
He also said he believes the Prince and Princess of Wales will be “the saviour of the Royal Family”.
James continued: "I bid on eBay for a static catering trailer and set about converting it – I’m grateful for my practical skills learned as an adolescent – so it’s food-safe and I can make my cakes in it.
"My kit-cakes sell well and I develop a method of printing photos onto cupcakes. I find myself supplying them to glamorous events in London."