King Charles III and the Royal Family have been surrounded by tens of myths over the decades when it comes to royal protocols. The British people have always been curious about them, and even the former butlers have commented on the situation on a pair of occasions.
The former royal butler Grant Harrold, who served King Charles III from 2004 to 2011, is debunking long-held myths about royal protocol. Harrold released his memoir, “The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life in Royal Service,” where he revealed that many customs commonly associated with the monarchy are largely optional or misunderstood.
“A lot of people assume you must bow or curtsy when meeting the royal family. You don’t. It’s a personal choice. His Majesty once told me, ‘When you bow or curtsy, you’re doing it to the title, not the person.’”
Grant Harrold has explained that guests should let them lead both the handshake and the conversation, noting that these exchanges are lighthearted and unpressured. He even recalls that at grand state banquets, there’s simplicity and good conversation, which debunks the rumors that the Royal Family tends to be rude to the staff.
