Prince William and the Princess of Wales ( formerly known as Kate Middleton ) delivered a special message via social media to Team Great Britain following the 2024 Paris Olympics . Fans were delighted to see the princess looking well amid her cancer battle and were a bit surprised by her husband ‘s appearance as the prince was sporting a beard. This had some wondering about the rumored protocol around royals having beards and what rules they actually have to follow when sporting facial hair.
Now, someone who used to work for the family is revealing the one and only rule they must follow if they want to grow a beard. Former royal assistant debunks the idea of silly protocol for royals’ beards Seeing royals with beards isn’t a new thing as many family members have grown them over the years. Prince Harry may immediately come to mind, as he has had one for quite some time.
However, he’s no longer a working royal, which begs the question about what rules working royals have to follow. Grant Harrold was King Charles’ butler from 2004 to 2011. During his time working for the now-monarch his duties also included that of valet, house manager, and driver.
He looked after Prince Harry and Prince William as well whenever they stayed at Highgrove House. He debunked the rumors about strict protocol and that only certain family members are allowed to grow a beard at certain times. Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie , Harrold said: “Traditionally royals had beards.
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