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Former Butler Disputes Harry’s Spare Portrayal of Queen Camilla

Grant Harrold’s upcoming memoir draws on his seven years at Highgrove to challenge Prince Harry’s depiction of Queen Camilla

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Overview

  • Harrold says he observed no animosity among Charles, Camilla, William and Harry during his 2004–2011 tenure at Highgrove.
  • He recalls William and Harry decorating King Charles and Camilla’s car with “Just Married” signs after their 2005 wedding.
  • The former butler shares personal anecdotes, including a water-balloon ambush by a 19-year-old Harry and shared takeaway meals before Sandhurst.
  • Harrold contests Spare’s portrayal of Camilla as “the Other Woman” and “dangerous,” describing her as warmly integrated into Royal Family life.
  • His book, The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life of Royal Service, is due later this month and promises further firsthand insights.