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Changing it up! King Charles III is modernizing the fashion protocol for his coronation.

Paramount+, several insiders — including ex-girlfriends and private staff — spill new secrets about King Charles and the rest of the royal family ahead of the coronation on May 6. Grant Harrold, a royal butler from 2004-2011, appears in the documentary to share his perspective on Harry’s recent behavior.The prince recently spoken out against the monarchy in his Netflix documentary “Harry & Meghan” and in his controversial memoir “Spare.” “At this point in time, there’s been polls done and the monarchy’s popularity has dropped,” Harrold said. “Charles, his popularity has dropped, Will and Kate’s popularity has dropped, Harry’s popularity has dropped. What does that say for the future of it? I don’t think Harry realizes that maybe he started a time bomb, which could actually be the catalyst to actually destroying the monarchy,” Harrold cautioned.Based off of his own personal experience and observations from his time with the family, Harrold also voiced skepticism about Harry’s allegation of getting into a physical brawl with William, which Harry detailed in his book. “In all the years I was there, I didn’t witness fallouts [between William and Harry], I didn’t witness shouting.

The style at King Charles III’s coronation will be shaking up tradition.

Queen Consort Camilla will be "absolutely terrified" on Coronation Day because she will want everything to go to plan, her former butler has claimed. The 75 year old royal is not in the relationship with King Charles for the pomp and ceremony and would rather be doing something else, according to Grant Harrold.

She's regularly described as one of the most 'down to earth' members of the Royal Family, but now former Royal butler Grant Harrold has revealed what Zara Tindall is really like behind closed doors. Grant, who worked for King Charles III for seven years, has opened up about his time with the Royals, sharing how Zara, 41, is "fun" and has always done things "her own way".

King Charles III becoming the new head of state as she paid tribute to the "wonderful" Queen in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk.The 71-year-old had an insight into royal life when she met the Queen aged just 13 and later recreated dishes cooked for Queen Victoria on the 2011 BBC series Royal Upstairs Downstairs.In each episode, Rosemary and antiques expert Tim Wonnacott visited a country house or castle which Queen Victoria had been to in the 19th century.The late royal was in reign from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901.Discussing the latest change to the monarchy, Rosemary said of the new King: "Charles will be alright, I think he'll come into his own, I hope."And, I hope he'll find his own way and be King, but I'm looking forward to William being King.Judi Dench says partner had to 'cut up her food' due to health decline"I think William will be a modernist."According to Charles' former long-term butler Grant Harrold, he will be both a traditionalist as well as a modernist monarch.He said: “Charles will pass more on to Prince William. I believe that Charles will give William and Kate more of a role, so they still have their time as a couple and a family, but they’re still supporting the monarchy and keep their popularity.“He’ll keep the Queen’s traditions, the protocols, and the etiquette.

King Charles’ former butler has told how Kate Middleton was ‘so polite’ and ‘friendly’ to Royal staff behind closed doors. Grant Harrold said the new Princess of Wales was fun and would make jokes with him when he was running errands at Highgrove House, the family residence of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort.

A former royal butler has gushed over the Prince and Princess of Wales, including how friendly the two were in their early relationship.

King Charles III is keeping his late parents close. On Friday, Buckingham Palace released a photo of the newly minted monarch carrying out official government duties, with a photo of his late mom and dad, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, behind him.

King Charles III is keeping his late parents close. On Friday, Buckingham Palace released a photo of the newly minted monarch carrying out official government duties, with a photo of his late mom and dad, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, behind him.Taken in the Eighteenth Century Room at Buckingham Palace last week, the new pic shows Charles reviewing documents from The King’s Red Box, which contains papers from government ministers in the United Kingdom and the Realms and from representatives from the Commonwealth and beyond.The documents are sent from the Private Secretary’s Office to the king, wherever he may be in residence, in a locked red despatch box.As Charles is hard at work, his parents are keeping close watch, as a photo of the late royals sits behind the sovereign.

King Charles' former butler thinks he will be a "good" monarch. The 73-year-old royal took the throne earlier this month following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, and while his ex-employee Grant Harrold believes Charles will make a great ruler, he warned there will be "difficult" times ahead because the queen was so beloved around the world. Grant said: "He's an amazing man.

King Charles III‘s former butler is speaking out. In an interview with ET’s Kevin Frazier, Grant Harrold, the new monarch’s former butler, reacted to the “strange” stories that have surfaced about the king in the wake of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II‘s, death.

King Charles III's former butler is speaking out. In an interview with ET's Kevin Frazier, Grant Harrold, the new monarch's former butler, reacted to the «strange» stories that have surfaced about the king in the wake of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II's, death.«Somebody said to me, 'Oh did you have to carry the loo toilet seat around?' And I said, 'What toilet seat?' I've never heard of this,» Harrold said of one story he heard, before weighing in the rumor that Charles likes his shoelaces to be ironed.«Why would you even iron shoe laces? It doesn't even make sense,» he said. "… It's completely made up and I don't know where these comments come from.

The nation is still reeling from the Lionesses' epic win in the Women's Euro 2022 against Germany. And one person who was particualrly overjoyed at the momentous achievement was Prince William - football fan and president of the Football Association - who handed the team their medals and congratulated them personally, breaking royal protocol by hugging several of them warmly. According to Ken Wharfe, Princess Diana's former bodyguard, that was 40 year old William's "Diana moment" - shrugging off royal formalities and revealing how much the achievement meant to him.

Meghan Markle could be set for an "awkward" reunion with The Queen on her upcoming visit to the UK with her husband Prince Harry, a royal expert claims.The 41 year old will return to the UK next month as she and 37 year old Harry will attend two charity events "close to their hearts." Although it is not believed the pair will reunite with Harry's brother Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, experts suggest they will visit his grandmother. But Prince Charles' former butler Grant Harrold tells OK! the meeting could be "awkward" following claims that The Queen said "thank goodness Meghan isn't coming" ahead of Prince Philip's funeral last year. Grant says: "Meghan will have read what The Queen allegedly said about her not going to Prince Philip's funeral.

Prince William is an avid football fan, and as president of the FA, it’s unsurprising that he attended Euro final on Sunday. After watching the England Lionesses historic win, which saw them beat Germany 2-1, the Duke of Cambridge stayed around to congratulate the players and hand out their medals.

Last month, Prince William broke royal protocol when he attended the Women's EURO 2022 final to see England’s Lionesses take home the trophy. After the match, which saw the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1, William praised the players as he presented them with their winning medals during the award ceremony.

Over recent months, Prince William has stepped up in his role as a senior member of the royal family and has been spotted representing the Queen at numerous events, including at the final royal garden party at Buckingham Palace. And as second-in-line to the throne, the Duke of Cambridge’s royal engagements have given members of the public a good insight as to what kind of monarch he may be in the future, a royal expert has said.

It’s no secret that members of the royal family are ones for tradition. From the regal titles they inherit to the Christmas festivities they enjoy together, tradition and the royal family go hand in hand. But throughout the years, as things modernise and as the younger members of the family have children of their own, various royals have been spotted breaking away from tradition.

As a well known football fan and as the FA’s president, Prince William attended the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final last week where he watched England’s Lionesses finally bring football home. Following the game, which saw the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1, 40 year old William was on hand to praise the players and award them with their winning medals. But the Duke of Cambridge, who’d previously shown his support for the team, broke royal protocol by offering hugs to congratulate the emotional players as they made their way across the pitch.

Princess Charlotte stole the show during a rare outing alongside her parents Prince William and Kate Middleton earlier this week. As she joined her doting mum and dad while on a visit to the Commonwealth Games, seven year old Charlotte could be seen showing off her cheeky side by sticking her tongue out as she cheered on the competitors at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre. And as she got stuck into the celebrations, Prince William could be seen laughing and joking with his daughter and at one point was pictured comforting Charlotte as they supported the athletes.