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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Royal Butler Reflects on King Charles's Decision "To Let" Prince George Have One Particular Honor in "Surprise" Move

King Charles, Queen Elizabeth wearing bright green, and Prince George stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

When King Charles acceded the throne, he was able to choose the moniker he'd adopt as monarch. While he decided to be addressed by his first name as king, he had a plethora of ideas to choose from. And according to a former royal employee, King Charles's decision actually enabled his grandson to receive a special honor, which he'll benefit from in the future.

Grant Harrold worked for the Royal Family from 2004 until 2011. At a launch event for his new book, The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life of Royal Service, Harrold explained (via the Express), "I had a conversation [with Charles] and he explained to me about [the] titles. He explained to me about why you bow and curtsy, and he explained to me about the different titles he could use. And we, myself and other colleagues, discussed it and we were all convinced he would [become] George VII."

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