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Former Royal Butler Challenges Harry’s Account of Camilla in New Book Excerpts

The Telegraph publishes passages from Grant Harrold’s forthcoming memoir that portray a cordial household during his 2004–2011 service.

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Overview

  • Grant Harrold, who worked at Highgrove from 2004 to 2011, recalls warm interactions among Charles, Camilla, William and Harry, contradicting Harry’s 2023 memoir.
  • He describes Camilla as down-to-earth and considerate, citing late-night kindnesses and frequent, relaxed family meals and gatherings.
  • Harrold recounts that on April 9, 2005, William and Harry decorated Charles and Camilla’s car with “Just Married” and chased after it laughing, clashing with Harry’s claim he opposed the wedding.
  • He portrays Charles as calm and gentle, saying he never heard him raise his voice during seven years of service and noting a playful rapport with his sons.
  • The excerpts, first reported by the Telegraph, precede the book’s August 28 release and have drawn attention without eliciting formal responses from the principals.