‘I used to work for Andrew Windsor – I by no means heard something good him’
Grant Harrold, who worked for King Charles between 2004 and 2011, has spoken out about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, claiming palace staff had nothing positive to say about the former prince
A former royal butler has exposed his thoughts on the former Prince Andrew(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
A former royal butler has confessed that he “got the feeling” ex-Prince Andrew “thought he was better than everyone,” and “didn’t want to be in his presence.”
On Wednesday, March 18, Grant Harrold, who served King Charles III from 2004 to 2011, as well as Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry, candidly shared his and other palace staff’s views on the former prince. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he is now known, has been stripped of his royal titles due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
In a fresh interview with LadBible, Harrold alleged, “You got the feeling he thought he was better than everyone. I just didn’t want to be in his presence.” This revelation comes nearly a month after Andrew, still eighth in line to the British throne, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on February 19.
Harrold further commented, “He wasn’t one of the most popular royals,” before shedding more light on how his fellow workers perceived Andrew.
“From colleagues in the royal household, I never really heard anyone say a nice thing about him,” the insider claimed. Harrold then shared his observations of Charles and Andrew’s relationship, reports the Express US.
“I don’t remember the King ever being particularly close to Prince Andrew,” the former butler stated. “The royal household always knows what’s coming. I think the King probably had an inkling something was wrong.”
The insider alleged that this is the reason King Charles “took such drastic action and stripped him of his titles.”
Andrew was formally stripped of his “Royal Highness” and “Prince” titles, as well as his remaining royal honours, on November 3, 2025, via Letters Patent issued by Charles.
This move came after Andrew’s formal announcement on October 17, 2025, that he would cease using his titles. On October 30, Buckingham Palace announced the formal removal process, altering his official name to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
On February 19, the morning of his 66th birthday, the disgraced former prince was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office at Wood Farm on King Charles’ Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
King Charles III responded to his brother’s arrest in a statement released by Buckingham Palace. “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the King stated.
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”
Meanwhile, sources describe Andrew’s arrest as “embarrassing” for the entire Royal Family.
“In this moment, it’s sad and embarrassing for the entire family,” the insider noted. “It leaves a stain on everybody.” Andrew’s arrest stems from accusations that he passed confidential information to Epstein during his tenure as a U.K. trade envoy, a claim he vehemently denies.
The police have stated that his arrest has allowed them to question him under caution and search properties for evidence as part of their ongoing investigation. The Crown Prosecution Service will decide on charges once the police inquiries are concluded.
At present, Andrew has not been charged with any offence.
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