'I was King Charles’ butler for 7 years - these are his dinner party rules'
28.04.2023 - 10:09
/ ok.co.uk
When it comes to being a working royal, there are lots of reported protocols that must be followed both in public and behind the Palace walls. From dressing modestly to not using social media, being a royal has its own rules and regulations.The same can apply for guests of the Royal Family too.
One person who knows about these golden rules and the expected etiquette all too well is Grant Harrold who was a royal butler to King Charles III between 2004 and 2011. During his seven years in the role, Grant, 44, gained a fascinating glimpse of the traditions and rituals observed by the monarchy, from how to behave at a dinner party and the strict timings to follow at dinner.
Here he reveals some of the rules that govern royal households and what Charles was really like as a boss… The golden dinner rules “The royal household is very traditional with their dinner party rules.The gentlemen will always wait until all the ladies are present before they sit down and, if they can, they will assist the ladies to their seats first. Guests then place napkins on their lap – if the ladies use their napkin to dab their lipstick, they fold it over so the stain isn’t visible.The napkins are big enough so that this can be done several times.
Charles always sits at the top of the table, and the more senior people, like other royals and prime ministers, will sit closest to him.The food is served to those at the top first. During the starter and main course, the royals always speak to the guest sitting on their right.
After the main course and throughout dessert, it’s the guest sitting on their left.This creates a knock on effect along the whole table, so everyone has always got someone to talk to. In terms of conversation topics - sex,
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