GRANT HARROLD
Grant Harrold, internationally known as The Royal Butler, is a former butler to His Majesty King Charles III and one of the world’s leading etiquette experts, royal commentators and broadcasters.
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Having served for seven years in the Royal Household of the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall at Highgrove House and Clarence House, Grant also welcomed and served members of the Royal Family including the late Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke of Sussex. His unique first-hand experience has established him as one of the most recognised voices on the British Royal Family. His publisher likewise confirms his service within the household of the present King and Queen and his work with other members of the Royal Family.
Grant is the bestselling author of The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life in Royal Service and is a regular royal commentator and broadcaster. He appears across television and international media, offering insight into royal events, etiquette, protocol and the modern monarchy.
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Beyond broadcasting, Grant is an international speaker and founder of the Royal School of Etiquette and Butlers, delivering talks on royal life, etiquette and protocol, as well as etiquette and butler training for private clients and organisations around the world.
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Through his talks, broadcasts and social media, Grant shares stories from his years in royal service alongside his knowledge of traditional and modern etiquette, combining first-hand experience with an engaging and entertaining style.
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SPECIAL EVENT - Afternoon Tea with The Royal Butler
What does it really take to navigate afternoon tea with impeccable manners — and what happens when royalty comes to the table?
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Join former Royal Household butler and leading etiquette expert Grant Harrold – The Royal Butler for a very special afternoon tea at the Royal London Yacht Club.
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Drawing on seven years serving in the Royal Household of the then Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Grant will share the traditions, rules and occasional pitfalls of royal and formal etiquette. From the correct way to approach afternoon tea to the finer points of introductions, conversation, table manners and protocol, he will reveal the dos and don’ts learned during an extraordinary career at the heart of royal life.
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Along the way, Grant will share entertaining stories and insights from his years serving members of the Royal Family, offering guests a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of a world governed by tradition, discretion and impeccable manners.
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Sponsored by Seabourn, this special afternoon tea takes place on Saturday 10 October at the Royal London Yacht Club.
The Royal Butler
From a childhood fascination with the Royal Family to walking the corridors of royal residences, The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life in Royal Service tells Grant Harrold’s extraordinary journey into one of the most private worlds in Britain.
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Starting out as a young under-butler in stately homes, Grant eventually joined the Royal Household, serving the then Prince Charles and Camilla at Highgrove House and working with members of the wider Royal Family.
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His memoir takes readers behind the scenes of royal service, sharing personal memories, unexpected moments and stories from life inside the household, while exploring the relationship between the Royal Family and the staff entrusted with caring for them. The result is an affectionate and entertaining insider’s account of a world usually hidden from public view.
