Royal Butler’s Honest Opinion On Prince Andrew | Honesty Box

What’s it really like working inside the Royal Family?

In this episode of Honesty Box, former royal butler Grant Harrold pulls anonymous questions from the box and answers them with honesty and first-hand experience.

Having worked for King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Princess Catherine and Prince Harry, Grant shares what daily life was like behind palace doors - from royal etiquette and routines to the personalities that shaped his time in the role.

He explains how he became a royal butler, what a typical day looked like, and what people often misunderstand about the monarchy. Grant also reflects on key moments, relationships within the family, and the reality of working so closely with some of the most well-known figures in the world.

From surprising insights to behind-the-scenes stories, this is a rare look at royal life from someone who lived it.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:44 How do you become a Royal butler?
02:21 What was a typical day like working for the royals?
04:00 What is King Charles really like as a boss?
04:50 What’s the correct way to greet a royal?
06:33 How much does a royal butler really know?
7:57 What went wrong between William and Harry?
9:32 Do the Royal's watch normal TV?
9:39 What’s your honest opinion of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew)?
11:39 How was King Charles relationship with Andrew?
12:04 What did you think of Andrew getting arrested?
12:49 Was the King kind to you?
14:48 Did you ever consider King Charles a friend?
15:44 Have you ever seen a royal lose their temper?
16:44 What is the biggest misconception people have about the Royals?
18:42 Did Meghan Markle ever stand a chance in the Royal Family?
19:46 Were you surprised when Harry stepped back as a working Royal?
20:30 Why does the monarchy matter in 2026?
22:32 What were William and Kate like when they were dating?
24:37 Was Prince Phillip badly behaved?
25:43 Are you allowed to have a personality or remain invisible?
26:14 Will William be a good King?

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