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The Royal Butler

My remarkable life of royal service with Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more
By Grant Harrold
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I genuinely can't put it down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review If you want an insider's view of the Royal Family this is a must have! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review I couldn't put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review * Discover the revelatory royal autobiography of the year, with stories... Read More
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Grant Harrold (AKA The Royal Butler) shares stories, memories and lessons from his life of experience serving royalty

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I genuinely can't put it down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review

If you want an insider's view of the Royal Family this is a must have! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review

I couldn't put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review

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Discover the revelatory royal autobiography of the year, with stories featuring Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more.

From an early age, Grant Harrold was always obsessed with the royal family. Glued to the television screen watching countless documentaries on Her Majesty the Queen, it seemed the most unlikely outcome that this working-class boy from Scotland would end up walking the corridors of royal palaces and households.

Starting out as a young and naive under-butler in stately homes and working his way up to the highest honour of serving the King and Queen, this memoir charts Grant's extraordinary journey to the highest levels of royal society.

The relationship between the king and his staff has always been shrouded in mystery, but in this compelling autobiography, one of Britain's top royal experts reveals his story for the first time and shares insight and never-before-heard stories about his time in royal service.

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Sometimes hilarious, Grant's easy style is a fascinating read; an inspiration to all young people to dream big, aim high and realise that they, too, can achieve their life's ambitions. - Christine Hamilton

I LOVED this book! It is full of fascinating insights into the Royal Household. And Grant's personal interaction with the Royal Family is wonderful. It is also an inspiring read for anyone who believes they can make their dreams come true. - Juliet Mills

Grant writes with genuine candour, love and affection for Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth and the Royal family, it's a unique view into their everyday life. - Hayley Mills

Grant once said to me when addressing royalty, 'just be yourself'. Well for a boy from humble beginnings, Grant remained himself. - Robert Lindsay

As a friend, Grant is always full of surprises. So is his book. Inspiring, informative and entertaining. - Debbie McGee

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399621250

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 June 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Seven Dials

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Grant Harrold (AKA The Royal Butler) is a former butler to King Charles III and the UK's leading expert on etiquette.

Grant was a member of the Royal household of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Based at their country Highgrove House in The Cotswolds, his duties included butlering for The King and Queen, The Prince and Princess of Wales and The Duke of Sussex.

On occasions, he also had the honour to Butler for the Late Queen Elizabeth II and her Husband The Late Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.

Prior to the Royal Household, Grant was the Butler to The Duke and Duchess of Bedford at Woburn Abbey. Whilst working at the Abbey with the Duke's parents, the Marquess and Marchioness of Tavistock, the fresh-faced young Grant appeared as the butler in the BBC 2 TV series 'Country House', for two years. Grant has worked alongside many other Royals, VIPs and Celebrities over the past 23 years. Many of whom are now his clients.

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