King Charles III’s former royal butler has just revealed what he believes to be a sentimental reason behind the Monarch of the United Kingdom’s choice of name upon ascending the throne. The former butler, Grant Harrold, worked for the then-Prince of Wales between 2004 and 2011.
He admitted that he and his colleagues were completely convinced Charles would choose to reign as King George VII. He explained that Charles’ full name is Charles Philip Arthur George, leaving George as a plausible option. He also expected him to avoid the “Charles” name since Charles I was executed for treason and Charles II was a womanizer.
Then, Harrold explained the decision may have been shaped by his grandson, Prince George, who is second in line to the throne, just behind Prince William. The former Royal butler stated the young prince will have the chance to choose the “George” in his name once he assumes the British throne.
“Maybe he felt he should be the next George VII.”
