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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Royal Butler Reveals "Down to Earth" Kate Middleton's Sweet Gesture Toward King Charles's Staff

Kate Middleton wearing a white blazer with a purple bow pin and smiling.

Working as a butler to King Charles, Grant Harrold got a front-row seat to the inner workings of the royal household. The former palace employee worked for The King between 2004 and 2011, and during his time in royal service, he got to see Prince William and Kate Middleton's relationship play out behind the scenes. Harrold told the Mirror that the now-Princess of Wales had no airs about her—so much so that she'd make a special consideration for members of staff during her many visits to Highgrove House.

"She's a nice girl, she is also a bit of a joker as well, she's got a sense of humor," Harrold told the outlet. "She's pretty easy going, she's just got a little bit about her." Despite Kate's relationship with Prince William, Harrold said that she "never saw herself better than anyone else."

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