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The Royal Butler
- Author
- Grant Harrold
- Narrator
- Grant Harrold
- Publisher
- Orion
- Publish Date
- 28 August 2025
- Run Time
- 6 hours 53 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
'If you want an insider's view of the Royal Family this is a must have!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review
'I couldn't put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review
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Discover the revelatory royal autobiography of the year, with stories featuring Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more.
From an early age, Grant Harrold was always obsessed with the royal family. Glued to the television screen watching countless documentaries on Her Majesty the Queen, it seemed the most unlikely outcome that this working-class boy from Scotland would end up walking the corridors of royal palaces and households.
Starting out as a young and naive under-butler in stately homes and working his way up to the highest honour of serving the King and Queen, this memoir charts Grant's extraordinary journey to the highest levels of royal society.
The relationship between the king and his staff has always been shrouded in mystery, but in this compelling autobiography, one of Britain's top royal experts reveals his story for the first time and shares insight and never-before-heard stories about his time in royal service.
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'Sometimes hilarious, Grant's easy style is a fascinating read; an inspiration to all young people to dream big, aim high and realise that they, too, can achieve their life's ambitions.' - Christine Hamilton
'I LOVED this book! It is full of fascinating insights into the Royal Household. And Grant's personal interaction with the Royal Family is wonderful. It is also an inspiring read for anyone who believes they can make their dreams come true.' - Juliet Mills
'Grant writes with genuine candour, love and affection for Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth and the Royal family, it's a unique view into their everyday life.' - Hayley Mills
'Grant once said to me when addressing royalty, 'just be yourself'. Well for a boy from humble beginnings, Grant remained himself.' - Robert Lindsay
'As a friend, Grant is always full of surprises. So is his book. Inspiring, informative and entertaining.' - Debbie McGee
Critics Review
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I LOVED this book! It is full of fascinating insights into the Royal Household. And Grant's personal interaction with the Royal Family is wonderful. It is also an inspiring read for anyone who believes they can make their dreams come true
Juliet Mills
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Grant once said to me when addressing royalty, "just be yourself". Well for a boy from humble beginnings, Grant remained himself
Robert Lindsay
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Grant writes with genuine candour, love and affection for Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth and the Royal family, it's a unique view into their everyday life
Hayley Mills
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As a friend, Grant is always full of surprises. So is his book. Inspiring, informative and entertaining
Debbie Mcgee
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Sometimes hilarious, Grant's easy style is a fascinating read; an inspiration to all young people to dream big, aim high and realise that they, too, can achieve their life's ambitions
Christine Hamilton
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Details
- Author
- Grant Harrold
- Narrator
- Grant Harrold
- Duration
- 6 hours 53 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 August 2025
- ISBN
- 9781399621274
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Orion
- Genre
- Autobiography: royalty, Parties, etiquette and entertaining, Memoirs
Synopsis
'I genuinely can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'If you want an insider's view of the Royal Family this is a must have!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review'I couldn't put it down! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon review***Discover the revelatory royal autobiography of the year, with stories featuring Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III and many more.From an early age, Grant Harrold was always obsessed with the royal family. Glued to the television screen watching countless documentaries on Her Majesty the Queen, it seemed the most unlikely outcome that this working-class boy from Scotland would end up walking the corridors of royal palaces and households. Starting out as a young and naive under-butler in stately homes and working his way up to the highest honour of serving the King and Queen, this memoir charts Grant's extraordinary journey to the highest levels of royal society.The relationship between the king and his staff has always been shrouded in mystery, but in this compelling autobiography, one of Britain's top royal experts reveals his story for the first time and shares insight and never-before-heard stories about his time in royal service.***'Sometimes hilarious, Grant's easy style is a fascinating read; an inspiration to all young people to dream big, aim high and realise that they, too, can achieve their life's ambitions.' - Christine Hamilton'I LOVED this book! It is full of fascinating insights into the Royal Household. And Grant's personal interaction with the Royal Family is wonderful. It is also an inspiring read for anyone who believes they can make their dreams come true.' - Juliet Mills'Grant writes with genuine candour, love and affection for Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth and the Royal family, it's a unique view into their everyday life.' - Hayley Mills'Grant once said to me when addressing royalty, 'just be yourself'. Well for a boy from humble beginnings, Grant remained himself.' - Robert Lindsay'As a friend, Grant is always full of surprises. So is his book. Inspiring, informative and entertaining.' - Debbie McGee
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