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Former palace staff shared their most awkward encounters with the royal family
Former palace staff shared their most awkward encounters with the royal family
Mikhaila FrielJun 19, 2020, 16:21 IST
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Working at Buckingham Palace would be a dream come true for many.
However, having the Queen as your boss is bound to put on more pressure than usual — and many staff members have made embarrassing blunders because of it.
Former palace employees spoke to Insider about their most awkward encounters with members of the royal family, from accidentally calling Princess Anne "sir" to being chased by the Queen's corgis.
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Former royal butler Grant Harrold's accidental first meeting with Prince Charles didn't go to plan.
Grant Harrold is pictured with Kelly Clarkson during an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show."
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Harrold also called Charles' sister, Princess Anne, "sir" during a phone call.
Anne, The Princess Royal.
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Former Buckingham Palace chef Darren McGrady said his first meeting with the Queen was interrupted by the royal corgis, who chased him away.
Darren McGrady (left) and Queen Elizabeth II.
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Another royal chef called Prince Philip "Your Majesty" instead of "Your Royal Highness."
The Duke of Edinburgh and Her Majesty The Queen.
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The Queen's dressmaker bravely told her that her outfit didn't suit her.
Queen Elizabeth pictured at the Royal Variety Performance in 1991.
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Prince Philip once witnessed a kitchen disaster.
Prince Philip speaking to a chef.
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