Prince William, Prince Harry and Princess Kate practise a “more modern” approach to etiquette, according to a former royal butler who spoke exclusively to GB News.
Grant Harrold worked for King Charles for seven years and has now released a book titled "The Royal Butler: My remarkable life of royal service".
Speaking exclusively to the People's Channel, Mr Harrold said the younger royals balance tradition with informality.
When asked if Kate, William and Harry are "more modern" compared to King Charles, Mr Harrold explained: “Definitely more modern.
King's former butler reveals how Prince William, Harry and Kate changed royal etiquette
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“No, don’t get me wrong, William knows how to do everything by the book.
“Put it this way. Queen Elizabeth would never really even do a handshake with somebody. Maybe, maybe, maybe.”
Mr Harrold explained that King Charles, 76, already takes a more relaxed approach to public greetings.
He made the remarks at his book launch at The Rubens at the Palace, opposite Buckingham Palace.
Grant Harrold speaking at his book launch in central London | GB NEWS“The King will handshake, and I’ve even seen him do a fist bump,” he revealed.
However, he noted that William, Harry and Kate go even further when meeting the public.
“William, Harry and Kate – I’ve seen them hug. So it’s different variations.”
Mr Harrold suggested the next generation of royals will be even more informal.
Kate and Prince Harry were very close in previous years | PALATEST ROYAL NEWS:
Mr Harrold claimed that by the time Prince George's reign approaches, etiquette could be 'gone'
| Getty“By the time you get to George, it’ll be… Oh, it’ll be gone if it’ll happen,” the former butler joked.
He described this as a natural evolution of the monarchy over time: “So that’s what’s nice is it has changed and it’s changing.”
The comments highlight how royal etiquette has shifted in just two generations.
For Mr Harrold, it shows the Royal Family’s willingness to connect with the public.