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A former royal butler has gushed over the Prince and Princess of Wales, including how friendly the two were in their early relationship.

King Charles III is keeping his late parents close. On Friday, Buckingham Palace released a photo of the newly minted monarch carrying out official government duties, with a photo of his late mom and dad, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, behind him.

King Charles III is keeping his late parents close. On Friday, Buckingham Palace released a photo of the newly minted monarch carrying out official government duties, with a photo of his late mom and dad, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, behind him.Taken in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace last week, the new pic shows Charles reviewing documents from The King’s Red Box, which contains papers from government ministers in the United Kingdom and the Realms and from representatives from the Commonwealth and beyond.The documents are sent from the Private Secretary’s Office to the king, wherever he may be in residence, in a locked red despatch box.As Charles is hard at work, his parents are keeping close watch, as a photo of the late royals sits behind the sovereign.

King Charles' former butler thinks he will be a "good" monarch. The 73-year-old royal took the throne earlier this month following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, and while his ex-employee Grant Harrold believes Charles will make a great ruler, he warned there will be "difficult" times ahead because the queen was so beloved around the world. Grant said: "He's an amazing man.

King Charles III‘s former butler is speaking out. In an interview with ET’s Kevin Frazier, Grant Harrold, the new monarch’s former butler, reacted to the “strange” stories that have surfaced about the king in the wake of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II‘s, death.

King Charles III's former butler is speaking out. In an interview with ET's Kevin Frazier, Grant Harrold, the new monarch's former butler, reacted to the «strange» stories that have surfaced about the king in the wake of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II's, death.«Somebody said to me, 'Oh did you have to carry the loo toilet seat around?' And I said, 'What toilet seat?' I've never heard of this,» Harrold said of one story he heard, before weighing in the rumor that Charles likes his shoelaces to be ironed.«Why would you even iron shoe laces? It doesn't even make sense,» he said. "… It's completely made up and I don't know where these comments come from.

The nation is still reeling from the Lionesses' epic win in the Women's Euro 2022 against Germany. And one person who was particualrly overjoyed at the momentous achievement was Prince William - football fan and president of the Football Association - who handed the team their medals and congratulated them personally, breaking royal protocol by hugging several of them warmly. According to Ken Wharfe, Princess Diana's former bodyguard, that was 40 year old William's "Diana moment" - shrugging off royal formalities and revealing how much the achievement meant to him.

Meghan Markle could be set for an "awkward" reunion with The Queen on her upcoming visit to the UK with her husband Prince Harry, a royal expert claims.The 41 year old will return to the UK next month as she and 37 year old Harry will attend two charity events "close to their hearts." Although it is not believed the pair will reunite with Harry's brother Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, experts suggest they will visit his grandmother. But Prince Charles' former butler Grant Harrold tells OK! the meeting could be "awkward" following claims that The Queen said "thank goodness Meghan isn't coming" ahead of Prince Philip's funeral last year. Grant says: "Meghan will have read what The Queen allegedly said about her not going to Prince Philip's funeral.

Last month, Prince William broke royal protocol when he attended the Women's EURO 2022 final to see England’s Lionesses take home the trophy. After the match, which saw the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1, William praised the players as he presented them with their winning medals during the award ceremony.

Over recent months, Prince William has stepped up in his role as a senior member of the royal family and has been spotted representing the Queen at numerous events, including at the final royal garden party at Buckingham Palace. And as second-in-line to the throne, the Duke of Cambridge’s royal engagements have given members of the public a good insight as to what kind of monarch he may be in the future, a royal expert has said.

It’s no secret that members of the royal family are ones for tradition. From the regal titles they inherit to the Christmas festivities they enjoy together, tradition and the royal family go hand in hand. But throughout the years, as things modernise and as the younger members of the family have children of their own, various royals have been spotted breaking away from tradition.

As a well known football fan and as the FA’s president, Prince William attended the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final last week where he watched England’s Lionesses finally bring football home. Following the game, which saw the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1, 40 year old William was on hand to praise the players and award them with their winning medals. But the Duke of Cambridge, who’d previously shown his support for the team, broke royal protocol by offering hugs to congratulate the emotional players as they made their way across the pitch.

Princess Charlotte stole the show during a rare outing alongside her parents Prince William and Kate Middleton earlier this week. As she joined her doting mum and dad while on a visit to the Commonwealth Games, seven year old Charlotte could be seen showing off her cheeky side by sticking her tongue out as she cheered on the competitors at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. And as she got stuck into the celebrations, Prince William could be seen laughing and joking with his daughter and at one point was pictured comforting Charlotte as they supported the athletes.

To say it’s been a difficult week for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is an understatement. And according to former royal butler Grant Harrold, the publication of Tom Bower’s bombshell book Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War Between The Windsors – a book they were probably dreading – will have left Harry and Meghan feeling “angry” and “hurt”.

Although once vilified for her perceived part in the breakdown of Prince Charles' marriage to the late Princess Diana, Camilla has become a central figure in the Royal family since officially joining in 2005 and has won over her critics, earning her national treasure status.The Queen’s unexpected endorsement of Camilla in February, making her Queen Consort once Charles ascends to the throne marked a stark contrast to the long-held pledge for her to remain a princess out of respect for the memory of Diana. And in more recent times, the public has seen Camilla happily taking part in a string of solo engagements.

David Beckham and Peter Andre have led celebrities’ birthday tributes to the Queen as she turns 96 today, Thursday 21 April. David, 46 – who was recently spotted soaking up the sun with his family on his £5 million yacht– shared a couple of photos of the monarch to his Instagram page, as well as one of him shaking the Queen’s hand in 2016 at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards at Buckingham Palace. He penned alongside the pictures: “Wishing a very Happy 96th Birthday to Her Majesty The Queen.

Last month it was reported that Netflix were looking to cast young actors to play Prince William and Price Harry in it's sixth season. And now reports have suggested that Kate Middleton could also play a minor role within the show. While a casting call has yet to be put out, former royal butler Grant Harrold tells OK! that Kate would have nothing to worry about should she be portrayed in the final season of the hit Netflix drama.

Prince Harry's attendance at the Queen's Jubilee celebrations later this year have been called into question, after he revealed he won't be flying to the UK for Prince Philip's memorial.The Duke of Sussex was expected to fly from the US to the UK to take part in the celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year. It was also reported earlier this year that 37 year old Harry could also bring his wife Meghan Markle as the couple were said to be "keeping their diaries free".

Prince William and Prince Charles will be "disappointed" by Harry's decision not to attend Philip's memorial service, a royal expert has said.The Duke of Sussex's spokesperson announced at the end of last week that he will not be flying to the UK for the thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 29 March. But, the statement added Harry will come to visit the Queen "soon".

Prince Harry's decision to not attend Prince Philip's memorial service at the end of March will have come as a "shock" to the Queen, a royal expert has said. Harry, 37, recently announced his decision not to fly to the UK and attend the memorial service for the late Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away in April last year.The event is set to take place at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 29 March, with all other main members of the Royal Family expected to attend and pay their respects.

Prince Harry "can't win" in the court of public opinion following his fallout over security in the UK, former royal butler Grant Harrold has explained.The Duke of Sussex, 37, recently announced his decision to not return to the UK for his grandfather Prince Philip's thanksgiving service, set to take place later this month. Although the decision risks disappointing the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family, former butler and royal expert Grant has explained the Prince is in a "catch-22" situation.

Kate Middleton was once reportedly left standing awkwardly alone in the middle of Prince Charles' 60th birthday party according to a butler, as the now Duchess of Cambridge was yet to become a household name. The 40 year old royal is recognised around the globe having secured herself as an adored staple in the Royal family as Prince William's beloved wife. The couple, who tied the knot in a stunning Westminster Abbey ceremony back in 2011, also share children Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, four.

Kate Middleton became part of the Royal Family almost 11 years ago, and can't go anywhere without being recognised these days.

We all know there are plenty of rules to follow when it comes to cooking for the Queen. From banned foods like starchy carbs to shellfish, sandwich crusts and even garlic - royal chefs are well prepared to serve up something Her Majesty will enjoy, not reject! Grant Harrold - a butler to Prince Charles at Highgrove House for seven years - was shocked to discover that the Queen isn’t a fan of rare meat, either. Apparently, it’s very unusual.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.THE Queen has won a legal battle to stop Prince Charles’s former butler, who is originally from Airdrie, from trademarking the name “The Royal Butler”.Lawyers acting on behalf of the monarch took action against Grant Harrold after he tried to launch a butler and etiquette training business using the title.Harrold, 42, worked for Prince Charles between 2005 and 2011 and is a regular guest on TV shows This

No horrible bosses here! Grant Harrold, a former butler who worked for Prince Charles from 2004 to 2011, has nothing but fond memories of the time he spent waiting on the Prince of Wales.

Royally embarrassed! Grant Harrold, a British etiquette expert and former butler who worked for Prince Charles from 2004 to 2011, has many interesting stories about what it’s like to be employed by one of the most famous blue-blooded families in the world.