In Conversation with The Royal Butler - The Duchess of Cornwall
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- Опубліковано 17 чер 2021
- Grant shares his memories from his time with The Duchess of Cornwall, as well as talking about her work within the British Royal Family
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He who talks and does not spill any secrets. Well done.
Camilla and Charles deserve to be happy. She is a charmer and with her feet on the ground.
I agree, divorce sucks and it’s not like Diana didn’t cheat as well.
Diana only cheered because she knew her husband did from day 1 of their marriage
I agree and it's so nice for someone else to say so.😀👍I've come to have quite an appreciation for Camilla.
Adulterer and adulterers.
@@Hayley.a If you did some research, by reading biographies, you might realise how inaccurate, part of your comment is mistaken..
Absolutely agree with the Royal butler. I met the Duchess of Cornwall 40 years ago, through a friend. Absolutely lovely lady, kind, honest and thoughtful. No drama, no vanity, no malice. Just straight forward and down to earth. Now, 40 years later, I had a note from her a couple of days ago, thanking me for a birthday card. Marriage into the Royal Family hasn't changed her at all. I have huge respect and affection for her.
Beauty is vanity.She's a kind humanbeing ,too...Beautiful inside and outside,too!
How people treat the people who serve them, whether it's the Royals with their staff or you and me at a restaurant, is very telling. Warm and humble people appreciate what others do for them.
I have also used that as a measuring stick. If someone acts rude or condescending towards waitstaff, or even thinks he can take certain liberties with a waitress because "he pays"- that's not someone with whom I want to be acquainted.
So very true.
Oh that’s very true, one time I had this nightmare situation with the host family in Kenya, they were Indians in Kenya and the way I would treat their staff was just a palling, they were rubbish people anyway but one of the educators was their whole perspective on how they treated their house girls etc.
Thank you for that information. I’ve always thought that the duchess of Cornwall had to be kind hearted and loving and helpful. It appears that prince Charles tried to move on without her after she married her first husband. But they were truly best friends and right for each other. It is wonderful to hear how gracious and kind she is with her household staff too. Very admirable!
I well up when you speak of your welling up with the Duchess. I hope you know that you are very special to us and we care about you💗
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla seem best suited to one another. She certainly does her role in the proper way.
@@lucybraun8969 I certainly give her that. If only the Prince of Wales could have made up his mind a bit earlier.
@@thekingsdaughter4233 Well, that certainly could have saved some heartache, but then we would not have William and Harry. When you know what's it's like to be in a marriage that simply isn't working, it's easier to let judgments go. No one is without sin; otherwise we wouldn't need a saviour. He gives us all so many second opportunities to turn things around. So must we.
@@lucybraun8969 yes, there certainly are William and Harry as the good that came from it. :-) Of course, Charles and Camilla might have had lovely children together, too; not just each with someone else.
What I mean is- Prince Charles had this time of roving, going from one girlfriend to another. As Lady C. wrote, he didn't want to commit to marrying (just any lovely lady who seemed suitable enough) too early in case someone better still was yet to be found. It would have been better if he had known a good thing (the relationship with Camilla) when he first had it. Two broken marriage, one dead spouse, and traumatic experiences for four children is a steep price to pay for happiness. That said, it is what it is; and as I said elsewhere, we must play the hand we are dealt instead od wishing for the ideal set of cards we might wish for. * shrug * No point in wishing for a different plot line.
I have always been a fan, she is so down to earth and friendly. 💕
I'm happy for them that it all worked out. I always liked Her I don't know Her but I think she is a very strong and loving Woman. Thank You for sharing this. Best wishes
What a brilliant and loyal butler you were. I love hearing your stories.
HRH DUCHESS CAMILLA is remarkable 💞
Grant a really lovely thought, review of the Duchess Of Cornwall. For me this chat as we sit around your table, it is so heart warming listening to you sharing your insights, for the job, the people, the events, men, woman who have served their Country. I do know Prince Charles with the Duchess of Cornwall hold this area very close to them. You have a natural ability within you to support these people and supporting the Royals in your place of work, their home, carrying the tray has tickled me, you with very wet eyes moving down the line, nearly having to sit you down at the end. I am very, very sure that you were a warm face to see with a welcome, hearty hello and welcome to.... So refreshing to have something lovely to say about the people in question. Thank you.
Thank you for putting a real face on the Duchess 🙏🏻
She has been phenomenal in her ability to maintain composure , compassion & a true capability of caring.
Love the Duchess of Cornwall.
First of all, I've heard you say many times that you were lucky to have the position you had in the Royal Household and I'm sure you were. But I think the Royal Household was even more lucky. You're a very kind respectful man with great dignity. As always I really enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for sharing your memories.
As the saying goes, No man is a hero to his valet. Probably not to his butler, either.; -) I'm sure The Royal Butler has seen a lot and could tell... only he doesn't. And that's a rare quality nowadays. Apart from his other skills, yes, they were lucky to have had him on staff.
You talk with such respect and fondness
I am so glad that you spoke about how kind the Duchess of Cornwall is. It was a wonderful thing to do. There are always two sides to every story.
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Kindness doesn't rip another's life apart - and children!
It was great to hear such nice things about the Duchess of Cornwall. I suspected she was a very nice person.
This was a wonderful video and delightful to hear these amazing stories about HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. She has a wonderful depth of character as well as an amazing sense of humor. Thank you for sharing a few of your experiences with us.
Thanks Grand for all the story's, Gods Bless.
Thank you Grant for another lovely conversation. For many, many years I resented Camilla Parker Bowles for obvious reasons. I have come to appreciate and admire her during the past several years,. The affection between her and Prince Charles is palpable and it’s comforting to me that after all that has happened they finally got a chance to live their lives together.
I feel the same way they do deserve their time together🌹
Wishing you a wonderful Father's Day you take such wonderful care of your Doggies❣️
I have just finished reading Penny Junor's book "The Duchess", most impressive, and what a beautiful lady. It certainly gives an insight into the Wales marriage in the 1980's. Thank you fo rsharing your memories.
Yes,I enjoyed it too!
I read Lady Colin Campbell's book on Diana, written while she was still alive and while they were attempting to keep up the appearance of their marriage. Her way of writing about that marriage and how it came to happen makes the most sense of me of everything I read on that subject. * sigh *
I love the dog story. Also, the children's story touched my heart.
I love when Shimba joins you with your conversations. I have to admit that I was and still am a big fan of Diana and I never thought I'd ever even like the Ducess of Cornwall, but I have warmed towards her. She seems like a lovely person and down to earth; someone who you can be comfortable with. I love listening to you sharing your remarkable memories of time spent with members of the Royal family. I really enjoy your videos; can tell you are a good person. I also love listening to you speak. You have a very calming demeanor. Thank you for sharing your memories.
Grant, thank you for sharing these beautiful stories of a beautiful Lady. You are very gracious in sharing these. Well Done!
Camilla has always conducted herself with grace and discreetness .
I think camilla has made Charles a great wife and will be at his side when he becomes king...and he will make a great king.
Thanks grant
I wasn't keen on the marriage of Camilla and Charles but over time she has won me over and tbh, Charles looks very relaxed and happy, since they married
At the cost of diana
@@lindsaybrown1159 do you think that Charles was happy with his arranged marriage with Diana?
No but he and Camilla were playing games then insulted humiliated Diana on eve of there wedding in public is that fair
@@lindsaybrown1159 oh c'mon. Neither of them was happy with each other. Diana found happines with Dodi/Dody(?) Charles is finally happy with Camilla. Why can't you move on? Diana and Charles were on good terms after their divorced, why can't you?
I love the fact that the Duchess of Cornwall is so respectful of others!
Fantastic discussion. Thanks.
This was so brilliant. Getting so much respectful, admirable insight into the Duchess. Thank you so much!
Thank you for discussing the most under-appreciated royal.
marion bacon, under-appreciated, understated and over-maligned, yet she is on of the RF’s hardest workers, is not self seeking and never complains.
Sophie Wessex doesn't get much attention or praise, either; and she's as hard-working a royal as you could,wish to see...
But then again, maybe that's the way she likes it. Not everyone craves the limelight and the front pages.
I am a Diana fan having said that I am glad they are both happy. She is such a wonderful lady and is doing a wonderful job.
I enjoyed hearing your memories of the Duchess and learning more about her. Thank you.
Hello!
That was a triumph ! So wonderful to hear ur beautiful memories and more abt what Duchess Camilla is really like, just wonderful! Thank you so much 😊 I enjoyed it thoroughly!
Best Regards,
Meg
Thank goodness, for special people in the world , it makes the world a better place to live. Thank- you for sharing .🇨🇦
After all that HRH Duchess Camilla has had to put up with, she never makes bad comments about anyone, she is always friendly and always lets us see her best smile. I personally adore HRH CAMILLA and HRH PRINCE CHARLES. I think they are made for each other, the love they have is huge and they are a great example for all of us.
CV, Well said, I totally agree.
@@suej9329 thank you very much! Blessings 🙏
It’s probably fair to say that these people who are now in their 70s aren’t the same people they were in their 20s-30s when the Charles/Diana/Camilla stuff happened. I’m willing to bet there’s some regret and embarrassment. And if there’s any truth in The Crown, it seems as if Charles and Diana looked perfect on paper, and everyone wanted to just get on with it and be happy without much concern for their feelings and needs. It’s better to have some compassion and take the generous view on everybody. The Prince and Duchess seem very happy and in love. That’s something to be happy for.
The Crown is fiction, not fact. It's dangerous to assume that fiction can be applied to real people.
@@catafonia6596 I know it’s not biographical/documentary. But I think some elements are true, the family wanted him to settle down to secure the dynasty, and they hadn’t spent that much time together before the announcement was made. I think 3-4 in person meetings over 5 months? Something like that?
There is a lot of mis-truth in The Crown. Terrible show to spue out nonsense when the people are still alive!
@@suew000 at least, as they are still alive, they can speak up for themselves, is what _I_think.
@Ryan Caldwell I surely hope that certain people feel, or at least have felt, a good measure of shame and regret. Alas, when the chips are down, we all have to deal with how things _are;_ not how they should be ideally. :-\
That said, I recently read Lady Colin Campbell's book on Diana- written pre-divorce. Not all that glitters is gold, even if Lady C. should _not_ be 100% right. And a quote I read elsewhere, "A man who loves painting, and classical music, and long walks in the Scottish highlands should think long and hard before he marries someone who loves pop music, shopping trips to high end boutiques, and dancing with John Travolta." :-\
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is a fabulous person with a warm hearted and generous personality. Only a few times when working, did I meet her when she used to drop her father off for lunch with my late employer. She would drop him off, have a quick chat in the hall and make her way through to the kitchen where I would be busy cooking lunch. Another quick chat and out the back door to the car. That kind of memory is always special. My old boss had a great saying, " be kind to your staff and they'll be kind to you" that's so true in every walk of life.
Heartbreaking about the children. I worked as a pediatric nurse and had to change to another area of nursing. Good bless you all.
The Duchess appears to be a very kind person. I know she supports many charities, but I especially like the animal charities. I believe there is a animal shelter that she will occasionally visit. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
I am so happy that she cares about the needy animals❤️
Love the Royal Family and the Royal Butler! Thank you for your podcasts. They are informational and lovely to watch. Cheers from British Columbia.
Prince Charles and the Duchess were meant for each other. I admire Prince Charles in all aspects especially as an artist and what he has achieved in his organic gardens at Highgrove. You woukd have been a wonderful person and friend to them.
Thank you Grant. A great listen & most interesting.
Although I was unprepared to like her at first. I have found myself warming to her. I think what turned me around was when she refused the title of Princess of Wales in deference to Diana and her sons.
Love me some Shimba as well as the rest of the RDs.
Grant, thank you so much for sharing your lovely stories with us,. So much appreciated. Keep safe and well, and my love and greetings to Shumba and the Royal Dachshunds . Have a lovely weekend 🌼
I have come to really love the Duchess of Cornwall. She is elegant, such a lady and is the perfect wife for Prince Charles. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. Always love to see them.
Yes, and he should have stepped down !!!!
She’s really stepped up to the plate! She’s a hard working woman for sure!
Love your chats. They are so heartwarming and positive and meaningful they make my day. They are just very good stories. Thank you. Well done. They are so respectful.
I think the Duchess of Cornwall is a hard working royal. It shows that she cares about the people, kind and has a great sense of humour. Thank you Grant. 💟
I don't need her type of "care!"
@@joysynmonds9082 Harsh!
@@joysynmonds9082 she doesn't need our approval!
Wonderful. Wonderful stories
Grant we love you !🙋♀️🇨🇦❣️
I love hearing your stories, so interesting & respectful. You humanise the Royal family with your beautiful insightful memories. The Duchess of Cornwall is a wonderful soul, I think she is a blessing for Prince Charles as his companion especially in all the Royal duties they have to perform. Thank you so much for sharing some of these special stories with us all. Kind regards from Norfolk 🌼
I love listening to your stories. Thank you again.
Loved your video. Thanking you as always.Kisses for your darling little for babies too.Blessings Patricia
Thank you 🙏🏻
It is always uplifting to hear about the kindness of others. It is very important to be reminded that concern for others, that a true partnership in marriage and support in tasks or “duties,” help reinforce these qualities in all of us. Your talk today about The Duchess of Cornwall did just that, reminded us of the importance of charity and human understanding. Thank you very much for another wonderful video.
I have a good example of why she deserves the credit she is finally receiving. I received help from Survivors Manchester,a charity in Salford dealing with boys and men affected by sexual assault. These amazing lads face an uphill battle due to how modern society sees frankly all males.
At an event for individuals affected by assault, there was a male survivor. In general males do better at an agency headed by a male survivor,but on this day The Dutchess, Queen Camilla, Consort if one desires, specifically went up to him acknowledging the courage a male required to be there. She knew from being so unfairly judged why he faced a special challenge. She obviously was not saying person A is more important, but men bury hurt differently. I shall always have respect for her doing this,and the Late Queen Elizabeth for giving an OBE to our CEO Duncan Craig. Love your channel.
Hello from ‘not so sunny’ Norfolk. Looking forward to your video.
Hello 👋
I think the Duchess of Cornwall is a lovely lady. She had some horrendous headlines years ago and she never said a word. Forever discreet. She also makes Charles very happy,
Camilla seems like a lovely person.
Totally agree.
She had horrendous headlines because she EARNED them...lest you forget. There's no wiping that particular slate clean.....ever.
Thank you Grant. Tosca...got it! ☺️
I'm now a huge fan of Camilla... Firstly she gained my respect due to the fact she has steadfastly refused to open her heart and "tell her story" No leaking stories to the press via "friend" No silly games like we had for many years... with the late Diana Princess of Wales... and I was a huge fan of hers in the early days...but I worked out...Diana had major issues which would never work.. in her role as the wife of the future King.
Camilla since she joined the Royal Family has never put a foot wrong ... No One wanted the marriage of Charles and Diana to end as it did but... It did and as you say...there is always two sides to the story of a failed marriage.
So we have to move on...and Its so easy to see how happy they both are together and its also clear Prince Charles is a much happier man with her in his life.
The Duchesse has found her place, quite naturally nothing forced. Love how she has never wanted or tried to steal the limelight away from Prince Charles. Camilla is a natural Hostess and is loved by the greater Royal Family .
I hope when the time comes...she agrees to take her proper title...Queen Consort and I know that's very controversial BUT Its my hope.
Aww very mature words and kind, I am not a fan of the Royal family or camilla, but I respect them, I respect that charles always loved and never stopped loving her, yes he was mean towards Diana yes camilla did few wring things but that shows that they are humans with flaws. But also they ha e good things chalres with that prince trust and camilla with the oestreoprosis society, sexual and domestic abuse charity and so many more. Snf you're right she never stole the spotlight from charles instead she stands by him and often can be seen walking behind charles. I did believe e cmailla doesn't mind if her children are not royal and I do believe her children Don tmi d either, because they know they are from Andrew parker bowles, but they see how the prince of Wales now king see their mother happy with him. If canilla was king Henry 8th wife he would have gotten rid of her, for not giving her a son an heir to the throne. And I think for charles he doesn't mind if his son William or Harry is on the throne who are the children from his marriage to diana. For him at least he is happily married to camilla. Camilla and charels love story show us that the royal family is not a fairytale, and that a fairytale marriage can happen at any age. They showed us that even of your old with wrinkles you can still be silly or share lovey dovey kisses and moments in public. Which I find cute when I see an elderly couple laugh, smile and kiss and hug
Very enjoyable! Cheers from Houston!
It has been my impression just form watching Documentary's on The Duchess.. There is no Pretentiousness about the Duchess, what you see is who she is. Camellia went to a Private School as well as a Finishing School and was a Socialite in her Day. I also admire the fact that she gose by the Duchess of Cornwall and hasn't claimed the Title of Princes of Wales. I believe that she is a true Lady, in every sense of the word. Camellia and Charles are very well suit for one another, you can tell by how they interact with one another in Public. Thank you for sharing.
Lovely vlog. Thank You for sharing. 💐👏🏻
I really like Camilla. She has a lovely sunshine personality. Very down to earth and warm. She and Charles are perfect together.
Even the nastiest reporters, newspapers
never denied Camilla is a smart lady. I always liked her. 👍👌
Thank you so very much for the video, very interesting. Your roses are beautiful so is your little dog. fx
I have a lovely little Jack Russell and have had many in the past and like some people I thought they were happy. Thankfully mine never have been. I thank my husband for that as our dogs have always been well behaved and we treat them beautifully but they have to be well behaved. I’ve just told my husband your Tosser story, he thought it was hilarious. 😂😂
So have l,mine has just turned 18 yrs old.
I always liked Camilla and the best is that Prince Charles is rather happy with her in his life . She’s loyal and they knew each other long before Diana married the Prince of Wales . These two the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were meant to be together until the end . I think she’ll do a great Princess Consort and King Charles will do great with her by his side .
You brought with your sweet memories the true persona of the Duchess of Cornwall . Thank you so much for sharing .
I totally agree, Charles has never looked so happy and has come out of his shell more.
Thank you so much for these wonderful stories. Camilla is one of my favourite members of the Royal family. I really believe that Camilla will be a wonderful Queen consort in time.
Fantastic to learn more about the amazing Duchess of Cornwall, one of the world's most admired women. And, of course, the role of royal butler is interesting in and of itself!
I think the Duchess was very lucky to have a great butler who really cared about the people he worked for. To have those feelings reciprocated is a very big plus in my book. I am sure the nice memories that you have working for the Duke and Duchess will always stay with you. Nice to know they truly are good and caring people.
I would never had known the nature of the Duchess of Cornwall had you not told these stories, thank you. I love, love the Dachshund sleeping on your lap!
Well done. Thank you for the kind insight.
Thank you for another beautiful story! I’m a big fan of Camilla. She is a strong woman! A decent, proper lady! 👌
I totally agree! 👍💯
She & I are of the same age! She sips a Gin & Tonic as do I! Good enough for me 😊
Wonderful conversation thank you ❤️
I was wondering if you could please teach us some of the parlour games and talk about the fun the family have. Many thanks once again.
Thank you so much, wonderful.
Nice to hear that Camilla treated Grant differently from how Diana treated Charles's valet, Stephen Barry.
THANK YOU!! the Queen and Camilla are the only royals I would give a nod to...not out of subservience but out of respect. There's something about Camilla that's just likeable
Thank you for your wonderful memories!
I absolutely can see her genuine warmth and I understand why you admire her so much. The one thing that sticks in my craw is something I read very long ago. It was about Prince Charles marrying Princess Diana in order to produce strong heirs, and that Camilla was always on the scene. Having said that, Prince Charles and Lady Diana produced magnificent William. Camilla wasn't considered good enough, but now that they've been a couple for so long, I can see how they fit
This might be my favourite In Conversation so far. Wonderful to hear more about the lovely Duchess of Cornwall. She is in my top 3 royals I would love to meet! Thank you for sharing so eloquently and discreetly. You have quite a gift!
I think that Camilla and Prince Charles deserve their happiness. They are hardworking Royals.. dedicated to their Country and Queen. I believe Prince Charles will make a great King
Me too.
Thank you for this Grant . I think the Duchess of Cornwall is a lovely lady and does her job so well . I'm a new subscriber from Canada and thoroughly enjoy your videos .
Thank you 🙏🏻
I love both of them prince charles duchess of Cornwall camilla wish they live long Congrats king in queen God bless in protect you always💜💜belated happy birthday queen camilla wish you a good health 🎂💖💓🎈🎈🎈🎊
I.m.h.o. Prince Charles has "blossomed" and come into his own since he and Camilla have been married. I seriously wasn't sure about her to begin with, but have grown to love and admire her 🌺
She is lovely and thank you for sharing your stories.
I am from Canada, I really enjoy watching and listening to your videos. You sound like a very kind man, and that is so nice and relieving to watch on you tube these days, so thank you for these enjoyable videos.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Always so enjoyable to share in your memories. Still would like you to do a video while wearing your McLeod tartan.
Camilla was caught off-guard in Canada when listening to throat singers. She got the giggles. Then Prince Charles saw her and got the giggles. They both tried to hide it. It was funny and endearing. I really like both of them.
Both the.King and Queen are elders as us...I just love and respect them for their wisdom!
I so look forward to your video's and so happy I found you on UA-cam. You have such a big heart! You could talk about anything and I will watch & listen. :)
I love all the Royals...💕💕🇨🇦
I agree. Camilla went thru living "Hell" to only marry the man she love's. It's unfair....,she deserves to be happy,along with Charles. I'm surprised that some people think Prince Charles would love,then marry someone who's not a loving, caring person? I wish them both well!
She is going to be a fantastic Queen
I appreciate your insight on Prince Charles and Camilla. We have our clan gathering next year in the north in August and Prince Charles came to the one in 2018. Your perspective helps me appreciate the BRF. It will be my first time in Scotland. I hope I might meet them.
Loved your story of the Jack Russell's 😂😁
I am so pleased you were asked to the full wedding of Charles and Camilla. I was upset that at Harry’s wedding you were only invited to the outside part, even though you had worked with him in his younger days. Very interesting inside into Camilla, she obviously has a lot of empathy.
If Grant went there would not have been enough room for opera winbag
Right right, and with Megan‘s total of one family member that she hasn’t cut off, it’s not as if there was no room.
Meghan was more concerned with inviting celebrities than people who actually mattered in Harry’s life. His best friend wasn’t even invited to the dinner because he had the nerve to counsel his best friend on the relationship at one point.
@@moonglow630 I agree with you totally, but I do t think @Theroyalbutler wants to get dragged into that controversy! He is to diplomatic. However I think he could be a good go between to help sort out a certain you g mans problems. 😀
I have always liked Camilla and I can fully understand why she is so important to Charles.
I think she has probably been his one and only true friend and support 😊
I am watching this for a second time and am enjoying it just as much the second time around. Thank you! Glad this video popped up again on UA-cam.
I’ve had not just discovered your conversations Grant. Thank you for your wonderful recollections. You’re a very sweet man.
Hi I just love listening to your stories so interesting I'm a great royalist so it's lovely getting a better insight into their lives thank you so much
Neither Charles nor Diana kept their wedding vows. Charles looks so content with Camilla and she & Duchess Catherine clearly appreciate one another. She always seems down to earth and happy.