I worked for Charles — this is what will happen on Remembrance Sunday with Andrew
Former royal butler Grant Harrold shared insights into how King Charles will handle his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, during this year’s Remembrance Sunday. According to Harrold, the King will “switch off from his personal dramas” as he leads the national commemoration.
Tradition and Duty
Grant Harrold, who served the King at Highgrove House, explained that the late Queen Elizabeth II enforced a strict “three line whip” for the royal family on Remembrance Sunday, ensuring full attendance. Many relatives, including her uncle Fergus Bowes-Lyon who died at the Battle of Loos, had military ties, making the event deeply personal for the monarchy.
Respect for the Military
Members of the royal family hold ceremonial military positions, which makes Remembrance Sunday “taken very seriously” around Buckingham Palace. Harrold noted that King Charles “loves tradition,” and the annual act of remembrance at the Cenotaph remains “important to him.”
The Situation with Prince Andrew
This year’s ceremony comes at a difficult moment for the King, who recently removed Andrew’s princely title amid ongoing scrutiny over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew, a Royal Navy veteran of the Falklands War, has not attended the event since retiring from public duties.
Harrold said the King will remain focused on the day’s solemn purpose rather than distractions caused by family issues.
Author’s Summary
King Charles plans to dedicate himself fully to Remembrance Sunday traditions, setting aside any personal or family controversies to maintain the dignity of the occasion.