Former butler lifts lid on William and Kate’s secret journeys to boozer and Tesco

Prince William is a “romantic at heart” and used to organise secret cinema and pub journeys with Princess Kate, a former royal butler has revealed.

Grant Harrold labored as King Charles’ private butler between 2004 and 2011 and even attended Kate and William’s wedding ceremony.

Speaking on behalf of Slingo, Harrold lifted the lid on the Waleses’ relationship throughout that point. He even stated he was as soon as available to assist William organise a particular Valentine’s Day deal with for his missus.

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Harrold stated: “William is a romantic at heart. I remember him asking me to help with a candlelit dinner for Kate to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It was the Valentine’s after they got engaged and shortly before their wedding. I was so happy to be involved. I can’t remember exactly what was served but I’m sure William chose Kate’s favourite dessert. He’s got a romantic side.”

He additionally revealed how the Waleses had been “down to Earth” and engaged in a number of on a regular basis actions you may not anticipate from royals – comparable to pub journeys.

Harrold continued: “I remember them ordering curries to the house and organising secret cinema trips. When they lived in Tetbury, I remember going to the local pub and Kate and William were just sitting in there having a drink. We had a nice chat. They were so normal and like any other couple. And the locals just left them alone.”

Obviously thoughts, given their fame, there have been some elements that had been completely different to the pub journeys the remainder of us take pleasure in. Harrold defined: “They wouldn’t have been able to drive as they were drinking so they’d usually have a plain clothed bodyguard sat a few tables away to give them privacy.”

Recounting one other occasion the place he noticed William out and about, he stated: “I also remember bumping into William at a Tesco garage. He tapped me on the shoulder and I didn’t recognise him at first. He was wearing a helmet and he was on his motorbike and had to lift his visor so I could see his face.”

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