**Prince Harry’s Explosive Claims About Queen Camilla Branded “Complete Nonsense” by Former Royal Butler**
*Published Oct. 6, 2025, 5:48 p.m. ET*
Prince Harry’s controversial memoir *Spare* has sparked significant backlash, with sources and his former royal butler disputing the Duke’s depiction of Queen Camilla. RadarOnline.com can reveal that Grant Harrold, who served as butler to then-Prince Charles at the Gloucestershire estate Highgrove from 2004 to 2011, insists that Harry’s recollections bear little resemblance to reality.
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### “They Got On So Well,” Says Former Butler
Harrold, who first met Harry during a playful moment when the young royal pelted him with a water balloon, recalls a relationship filled with “warmth and laughter” between Harry and his stepmother. This contrasts sharply with the resentment Harry describes in his book.
He characterized their dynamic as “comfortable and affectionate,” noting that Harry never appeared distant or hostile toward Camilla during his tenure.
> “The four of them, I promise you, got on so well,” Harrold said.
> “That’s why I don’t understand what Harry’s said, I really don’t understand. Because I saw them. I saw them having dinners together, I saw them having drinks together, I saw them going to parties together.”
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### Harry’s Accusations in *Spare*
In *Spare*, Harry accuses Queen Camilla of being “dangerous” and orchestrating a calculated campaign to rehabilitate her public image at his expense. He alleges that he and Prince William pleaded with their father not to marry her, saying,
> “Just please don’t marry her. Just be together, Pa.”
Harry further claims that Camilla leaked stories about him to the press to bolster her reputation, painting her as a manipulative force within the royal family.
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### Palace Source Disputes Harry’s Portrayal
Grant Harrold’s observations are supported by a palace source familiar with the household dynamics at the time, who insists that Harry’s portrayal of Camilla is distorted.
> “Harry’s version of events often changes depending on what serves him best,” the source said.
> “He bends the truth to fit his narrative. Those of us who were there know the atmosphere was far more positive than he’s claimed.”
Harrold recalls moments from the 2005 wedding celebrations that contradict Harry’s claims.
> “I remember William and Harry decorating their father’s car with ‘Just Married’ signs,” Harrold said.
> “They were laughing, chasing after the car as it drove off. It was a joyful day – there was no tension, no animosity. They seemed genuinely happy for him.”
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### A Different Picture of Camilla
In his upcoming memoir *The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life of Royal Service*, Harrold reflects on his seven years of service witnessing a family striving to heal from the trauma of Princess Diana’s death.
> “The King used to do things to make the boys laugh,” Harrold shared.
> “He’d tell jokes at dinner, pull faces, try to lighten the mood. Camilla would join in – it was relaxed, never awkward.”
Throughout *Spare*, Harry references Camilla more than 60 times, once labeling her “The Other Woman.” His portrayal of her as manipulative left many royal insiders stunned.
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### Harry Stands by His Story
Harrold says he felt compelled to speak out after reading Harry’s description of events.
> “I was there,” he said. “I saw kindness, not calculation. The person he describes isn’t the Camilla I knew.”
Despite mounting criticism, Harry remains steadfast in his account. Speaking to the BBC earlier this year, he remarked:
> “Some members of my family will never forgive me for writing my story. It would be nice to have that reconciliation part now. If they don’t want that, that’s entirely up to them.”
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As the public continues to digest these conflicting narratives, the rift within the royal family appears as complex and multifaceted as ever.
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