Overview

• Grant Harrold, who worked at Highgrove from 2004 to 2011, recounts that Charles, Camilla, William and Harry “got on so well,” disputing Harry’s portrayal of tensions.
• Excerpts published by The Telegraph describe family dinners, parties and joking around, with Harrold saying he saw “no animosity” and that Charles was a gentle, calm boss who never raised his voice.
• Harrold cites specific moments including William and Harry decorating Charles and Camilla’s car with “Just Married” signs in 2005 and a playful first meeting with Harry involving a water balloon and takeaway.
• He recalls a close, informal friendship between Harry and Kate Middleton, saying they went shopping and to pubs together and that Kate and Harry’s then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy got along well.
• The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life of Royal Service is due next month, adding a counter‑narrative to Spare as coverage continues of the ongoing rift and Harry’s recent public comments about his family.