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'''Grant William Veitch Harrold''' (born 1978 in ], Scotland) is a British Etiquette Expert and Royal Commentator, also known as The Royal Butler, 'Britain's Official Etiquette Expert' is a ] and ] to various members of the ] and other notable people and celebrities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lady.co.uk/people/profiles/1187-you-rang-sir|title=You rang, Sir?|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nicholasveitch.com/news/grant-harrold-in-the-christmas-edition-of-cotswold-life-2012|title=Mind Your Manners|publisher= Cotswold Life|date=28 November 2012}}</ref> and an ] expert and ]. He was also a butler for ] ], the ], the ] and ]. He has also worked for two Dukes of Bedford at ], ] and ]. His first employers were ] and Major Christopher Hanbury on the ] estate, where he began working in private service in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nicholasveitch.com/about-us.php|title=Nicholas Veitch Limited}}</ref> He has also being called one of ] top Gurus on Etiquette by ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://traveller.easyjet.com/features/2015/12/survive-the-party-season|title=Party Season|publisher=]|date=12 December 2015}}</ref> '''Grant William Veitch Harrold''' (born 1978 in ], Scotland) also known as The Royal Butler, 'Britain's Official Etiquette Expert' is a ] and ] to various members of the ] and other notable people and celebrities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lady.co.uk/people/profiles/1187-you-rang-sir|title=You rang, Sir?|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2237975/Prince-Charless-ex-butler-Grant-Harrold-dine-like-future-King.html|title=Eat in ironed underpants, peel peaches for ladies, and it's 'loo', never 'toilet': Prince Charles's ex-butler on how to dine like a future King|publisher=]|date=25 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nicholasveitch.com/news/grant-harrold-in-the-christmas-edition-of-cotswold-life-2012|title=Mind Your Manners|publisher=]|date=28 November 2012}}</ref> and an ] expert and ]. He was also a butler for ] ], the ], the ] and ]. He has also worked for ] and Major Christopher Hanbury on the ] estate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nicholasveitch.com/about-us.php|title=Nicholas Veitch Limited}}</ref>


Based in ], Harrold still lives at the ]'s country residence, ] and now runs an etiquette and household consultancy company, Nicholas Veitch Limited.<ref name=veitch>{{cite web |url=http://www.nicholasveitch.com/grant-harrold.php |title=Grant Harrold |publisher=Nicholas Veitch Limited}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theroyalbutler.co.uk/ |title=theroyalbutler.co.uk}}</ref> He also gives talks and demonstrations on ] etiquette, ] etiquette and similar etiquette events. In 2014 Grant was appointed to the position of Personal aide to HRH ] and helps with the day-to-day running of the Royal Household of HRH The ]. In 2014 Harrold's company Nicholas Veitch Limited alongside ] founded the butler school, The Royal School of Butlers.<ref name=Blenheim>{{cite web |url=https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/the-royal-school-of-butlers.html |title=The Royal School of Butlers |publisher=BlenheimPalace}}</ref> HRH ] is the Royal patron of the School. Based in ], Harrold runs an etiquette and household consultancy company, Nicholas Veitch Limited.<ref name=veitch>{{cite web |url=http://www.nicholasveitch.com/grant-harrold.php |title=Grant Harrold |publisher=Nicholas Veitch Limited}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.grantharrold.com/ |title=Grant Harrold.com}}</ref> He also gives talks and demonstrations on ] etiquette, ] etiquette and similar etiquette events. Grant was appointed to the position of Personal aide to HRH ] and helps with the day-to-day running of the Royal Household of HRH The ] In 2015 alongside HRH ] Grant's company Nicholas Veitch formed a partnership with ] which created The Royal School of Butlers<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blenheimpalace.com/attractions-and-events/events/the-royal-school-of-butlers.html.com/ |title=http://www.blenheimpalace.com/attractions-and-events/events/the-royal-school-of-butlers.html.com}}</ref>


==Television and Radio== ==Television and radio==
Grant has been on our TV screens for almost 20 years, as he first appeared regularly as the butler on the ] programme ''Country House'' at ] between 2000 and 2003 whilst working for ] and his son ], and then in 2012 was part of the ] series ''Be Your Own Boss''.<ref name=veitch/> In 2013 Grant featured with ] in ''Ruth Watson Means Business!'' in which he helped Watson improve ] Hall in ]. Grant also featured in the television series ''You Can't Get The Staff'' for ], 2014. In 2016 Grant appeared with ] for Great Railway Journeys. He appeared regularly as the butler on the ] programme ''Country House'' at ] between 2000 and 2003 whilst working for ] and his son ], and then in 2012 was part of the ] series ''Be Your Own Boss''.<ref name=veitch/> In 2013 Grant featured with ] in ''Ruth Watson Means Business!'' in which he helped Watson improve ] Hall in ]. Grant also featured in the television series ''You Can't Get The Staff'' for ], 2014. In 2016 Grant appeared with ] for Great Railway Journeys. It has been reported that he has filmed another two television series's to be broadcast later in 2016.


In 2012, he appeared on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nicholasveitch.com/rtl-video.php/|title=RTL Aktuell|publisher=]}}</ref> He has also been interviewed by Kate Clark and Anna King on ] and by ] on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yrrmq|title=Interviewing a former Royal Butler|publisher=]|date=6 October 2012}}</ref> In 2012, he appeared on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nicholasveitch.com/rtl-video.php/|title=RTL Aktuell|publisher=]}}</ref> He has also been interviewed by Kate Clark and Anna King on ] and by ] on ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yrrmq|title=Interviewing a former Royal Butler|publisher=]|date=6 October 2012}}</ref>
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In 2013, he was interviewed by Charlie D'Agata for ] on ] ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505270_162-57564225/downton-abbey-effect-british-butlers-make-big-comeback/|title=Downton Abbey effect|publisher=]|date=16 January 2013}}</ref> He also appeared on ] talking about his role and time with ] and ] and about the birth of ]. In 2013, he was interviewed by Charlie D'Agata for ] on ] ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505270_162-57564225/downton-abbey-effect-british-butlers-make-big-comeback/|title=Downton Abbey effect|publisher=]|date=16 January 2013}}</ref> He also appeared on ] talking about his role and time with ] and ] and about the birth of ].


2016 saw Grant working appearing on ITV’s ] and ITV’s ]. He has also regularly interviewed by ] ].
⚫ In 2015 Grant assisted ] and was working on one of his positivity network radio stations "Positively Royal"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.positivelyroyal.com/ |title=positivelyroyal.com}}</ref> which promotes the ] and ]an ] families. Grant known as "The Royal Butler" was a host alongside ]


⚫ In 2015 Grant assisted ] and was working on one of his positivety network radio stations "Positively Royal"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.positivelyroyal.com/ |title=positivelyroyal.com}}</ref> which promotes the ] and ]an ] families. Grant known as "The Royal Butler" was a host alongside ]
2016 and 2017 saw Grant working appearing on ITV's ] and ITV's ]. He was also regularly interviewed by ] and ] as a Royal Etiquette Expert. He occasionally joins the team on ]. In the summer of 2016 he joined Matt Barbet and Gaby Roslin on Channel 5 appearing on The Breakfast Show teaching talk show host ] and actress ] how to behave like a King and Queen. Later that year ] used his top 7 'Butler Hacks' for their website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aol.co.uk/living/2016/09/19/seven-secret-life-hacks-from-a-royal-butler/|title=Aol effect|publisher=]|date=19 September 2016}}</ref>


==Campaigns==
Grant launched his own "The Royal Butler Guide" in 2016 on his ] site which has been popular with his social media audience which covers Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, plus another eleven media platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/grantharrold|title=The Royal Butler, YouTube effect|publisher=]}}</ref>


In 2015 Grant also took part in national campaigns with Penhaligan’s which saw his helping them launch Scent 33. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.penhaligons.com/no33/}}</ref>
For ], Grant joined the cast from ] to teach Ester Dee, ] and Nermina Pieters British Royal Tea Etiquette. Grant was back on our screens in November in the ITV documentary ] and Meghan: Truly Madly Deeply'. Shortly after this he joined The ] and ] for a special afternoon tea etiquette class for the American ] network in conjunction with the MTV Music Awards 2017, held in London.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOlb3vuWPdo|title=The Royal Butler and The Dolan Twins, YouTube effect|publisher=]}}</ref>
No.33 was created in celebration of Penhaligon's 145th Anniversary in homage to William Penhaligon, our founder who began his barbers at No.33 St James's Street in 1870 selling fragrances and grooming preparations for gentlemen.


Then Grant was recruited to help Safety First with their National campaign Their mission statement was Electrical Safety First and Grant Harrold, the UK’s official expert on British etiquette and household matters are offering guidance on how to ask the ‘awkward’ question to help ensure families and homes stay safe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/news-and-campaigns/press-releases/2015/07/social-awkwardness-puts-18-million-brits-at-risk-of-electrical-disaster//}}</ref>
To date Grant is also periodically asked to join ] and Talk Radio to comment on the day's top stories, as well as appearing as a royal commentator and etiquette expert on ], ], ]This Morning', ITV's 'Good Morning Britain', and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T6PiFFDYmI|title=Good Morning Britain, YouTube effect|publisher=Good Morning Britain}}</ref>


==Law suit==
Grant is often quoted in the British and worldwide press on ], ] and ] related subjects.<ref name="Hello">{{cite web|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018022146508/anna-wintour-breaks-royal-protocol-queen/|title=Hello |publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="Hello"/>Woman's magazine 'Now To Love' even called him "The British Royal Family's Favourite Butler".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nowtolove.com.au/royals/british-royal-family/meet-the-british-royal-familys-favourite-butler-19841|title=Royal Family's Favourite Butler |publisher=Now To Love}}</ref>

In 2012 Harrold sued the British royal family for unfair dismissal after Harrold allegedly refused to move from the ]'s country residence, ] to ] in London.<ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028409/Prince-Charles-butler-Raoul-Moat-slur-sues-Highgrove-sacking.html</ref>

Eventually he was diagnosed with phobic anxiety depersonalisation syndrome, said to give him panic attacks if he was in a big city, like ], for any length of time. Legal papers revealed in the court case revealed that one member of the ] deemed Harrold “too dangerous” to work with the Prince and banned him from direct contact with the royal family.<ref>https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/prince-charles-sacked-butler-reaches-2826155</ref>




Revision as of 23:52, 11 July 2018

Grant Harrold
BornGrant Harrold
(1978-04-26) 26 April 1978 (age 46)
Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
NationalityBritish
Other namesThe Royal Butler
Occupation(s)Etiquette Expert, Royal Commentator and Broadcaster
Known forFormer Royal butler to Prince Charles, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry
TitleThe Royal Butler

Grant William Veitch Harrold (born 1978 in Airdrie, Scotland) also known as The Royal Butler, 'Britain's Official Etiquette Expert' is a butler and advisor to various members of the British Royal Family and other notable people and celebrities. and an etiquette expert and broadcaster. He was also a butler for HRH Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry. He has also worked for Urs Schwarzenbach and Major Christopher Hanbury on the Ben Alder estate.

Based in Gloucestershire, Harrold runs an etiquette and household consultancy company, Nicholas Veitch Limited. He also gives talks and demonstrations on afternoon tea etiquette, dinner parties etiquette and similar etiquette events. Grant was appointed to the position of Personal aide to HRH Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia and Serbia and helps with the day-to-day running of the Royal Household of HRH The Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia and Serbia In 2015 alongside HRH Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia and Serbia Grant's company Nicholas Veitch formed a partnership with Blenheim Palace which created The Royal School of Butlers

Television and radio

He appeared regularly as the butler on the reality television programme Country House at Woburn Abbey between 2000 and 2003 whilst working for Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford and his son Andrew Russell, 15th Duke of Bedford, and then in 2012 was part of the BBC Three series Be Your Own Boss. In 2013 Grant featured with Ruth Watson in Ruth Watson Means Business! in which he helped Watson improve Fawsley Hall in Northampton. Grant also featured in the television series You Can't Get The Staff for Channel 4, 2014. In 2016 Grant appeared with Michael Portillo for Great Railway Journeys. It has been reported that he has filmed another two television series's to be broadcast later in 2016.

In 2012, he appeared on RTL. He has also been interviewed by Kate Clark and Anna King on BBC Radio Gloucestershire and by Peter Levy on BBC Radio Humberside.

In 2013, he was interviewed by Charlie D'Agata for CBS News on British etiquette. He also appeared on ET Canada talking about his role and time with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and about the birth of Prince George of Cambridge.

2016 saw Grant working appearing on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and ITV’s This Morning. He has also regularly interviewed by BBC Radio.

In 2015 Grant assisted Noel Edmonds and was working on one of his positivety network radio stations "Positively Royal" which promotes the British and European royal families. Grant known as "The Royal Butler" was a host alongside Brian Perkins

Campaigns

In 2015 Grant also took part in national campaigns with Penhaligan’s which saw his helping them launch Scent 33. No.33 was created in celebration of Penhaligon's 145th Anniversary in homage to William Penhaligon, our founder who began his barbers at No.33 St James's Street in 1870 selling fragrances and grooming preparations for gentlemen.

Then Grant was recruited to help Safety First with their National campaign Their mission statement was Electrical Safety First and Grant Harrold, the UK’s official expert on British etiquette and household matters are offering guidance on how to ask the ‘awkward’ question to help ensure families and homes stay safe.

Law suit

In 2012 Harrold sued the British royal family for unfair dismissal after Harrold allegedly refused to move from the Prince of Wales's country residence, Highgrove to Clarence House in London.

Eventually he was diagnosed with phobic anxiety depersonalisation syndrome, said to give him panic attacks if he was in a big city, like London, for any length of time. Legal papers revealed in the court case revealed that one member of the British Royal Household deemed Harrold “too dangerous” to work with the Prince and banned him from direct contact with the royal family.


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  2. "Eat in ironed underpants, peel peaches for ladies, and it's 'loo', never 'toilet': Prince Charles's ex-butler on how to dine like a future King". Daily Mail. 25 November 2012.
  3. "Mind Your Manners". Cotswold Life. 28 November 2012.
  4. "Nicholas Veitch Limited".
  5. ^ "Grant Harrold". Nicholas Veitch Limited.
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  7. "http://www.blenheimpalace.com/attractions-and-events/events/the-royal-school-of-butlers.html.com". {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  8. "RTL Aktuell". RTL.
  9. "Interviewing a former Royal Butler". BBC Radio Gloucestershire. 6 October 2012.
  10. "Downton Abbey effect". CBS News. 16 January 2013.
  11. "positivelyroyal.com".
  12. http://www.penhaligons.com/no33/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/news-and-campaigns/press-releases/2015/07/social-awkwardness-puts-18-million-brits-at-risk-of-electrical-disaster//. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2028409/Prince-Charles-butler-Raoul-Moat-slur-sues-Highgrove-sacking.html
  15. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/prince-charles-sacked-butler-reaches-2826155
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