Grant Harrold

Grant Harrold is one of Britain’s leading etiquette experts and former butler to the Royal Family. Known internationally as The Royal Butler, he is celebrated for his deep knowledge of British etiquette, service excellence, and the traditions of royal life.

Born in Airdrie, Scotland, Grant turned a childhood fascination with ceremony and the monarchy into a distinguished career. From 2004 to 2011 he served in the household of His Majesty King Charles III (then The Prince of Wales) and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, where he supported senior members of the Royal Family and perfected the art of discretion, diplomacy, and impeccable service.

Before his royal appointment, Grant honed his skills in some of the UK’s most prestigious private estates, including Woburn Abbey for the Duke and Duchess of Bedford, developing a reputation for excellence, loyalty, and refined service.

Today, Grant is a respected content creator, educator, and author. He appears regularly on GB News, ITV’s This Morning, and Channel 5 documentaries exploring royal life and etiquette. His warm, insightful commentary has made him one of the UK’s most recognisable and trusted voices on all things royal.

In 2025, he published his memoir, The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life in Royal Service, offering readers an authentic and revealing look behind palace doors — from the traditions of the household to the timeless values of respect, grace, and service.

Across social media, Grant reaches an audience of over one million followers worldwide, with hundreds of thousands engaging daily on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where he brings etiquette to life with humour, warmth, and modern relevance.

Grant continues to consult, teach, and speak globally, inspiring individuals and organisations to embrace the elegance of traditional manners in a contemporary world.

Based in Gloucestershire, Grant Harrold now runs an etiquette and butler school. He also gives after dinner talks including the dos and don’ts when meeting Royals and demonstrations on afternoon tea etiquette, black tie three-course dinner party etiquette and etiquette for similar occasions.

He also gives wedding etiquette talks and presentations about the correct way to dine at the table, which is hugely popular with businesses that want an unusual team-building day or Christmas party, and for those who want to buy an unusual gift for a friend.

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