When it comes to the finer things in life, King Charles and Queen Camilla are nothing if not discerning. From the fragrance of the roses in the Highgrove gardens to the notes of a royal wine, the couple have cultivated a strong appreciation for all things elegant, including scent. So when an un-royal odor spread through the dining room one evening, it stopped their forks mid-air. The culprit wasn't one of Queen Camilla's dogs or The King's new puppy—according to one former royal butler, it was something much more unexpected.
Speaking on behalf of U.K. fragrance retailer La Fragancia, Grant Harrold— who worked as King Charles’s personal butler from 2004 to 2011 at Highgrove House—reveals the scent that once caused Charles and his wife Queen Camilla to pause their dinner.
