Prince Philip Intimidated Royal Staff: 'He Wasn't Everyone's Cup of Tea'

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00:00Prince Philip intimidated royal staff. He wasn't everyone's cup of tea.

00:05Butler Grant Harreld, who worked for the British royal family for seven years,

00:09documented his experience in his memoir, The Royal Butler.

00:13In a new interview, Harreld opened up about Prince Philip's waggish conduct inside the walls of the royal estates.

00:20He would come out with these classic lines and then follow up with a swear word or something, Harreld said.

00:25Other butlers were hesitant to approach the prince when Harreld spotted him.

00:28They were a bit nervous of him, Harreld explained.

00:32He was blunt. He wasn't everyone's cup of tea, if I can say that.

00:35But I adored Prince Philip. That's what I liked about him.

00:38I liked the fact that he didn't suffer fools. And he did speak his mind.

00:42Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II shared joy in their blunt humor.

00:46Perpetually in hot water over his inappropriate comments, Prince Philip was a hoot to be around, Harreld explained.

00:52With a permanent glint in his eye, Philip was the rock that kept Queen Elizabeth smiling.

00:57Although on one occasion she was horrified when a family member remarked on her flawless complexion and Philip piped up,

01:03Yes. And she's like that all over.

01:06In his memoir, Harreld recounted Philip's reaction to the wedding ceremony, writing,

01:11When Prince Philip came out, he turned to the Queen and said,

01:14Thank F. That's over.

01:16Harreld said when he began working for the royals in 2004, he quickly learned the prince would say it as it was.

01:21He continued, He didn't hold back. He was well known for using his alternative words.

01:26Let's put it that way. That's how he was.