References

"Charles is a very smart well-educated, eloquent and presentable Butler who strives for the very highest of standards and his attention to detail is second to none. He has a very good positive attitude and an enthusiasm to work hard. He is a very likable person and he has fitted into the Household Department brilliantly and is liked by all."

Their Graces the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland, Alnwick Castle, 2017.

"To call Charles simply a butler would be an understatement. He was the quiet architect of so many occasions at Sudeley, handling every request with skill and discretion. His capacity to manage a hundred tasks at once, always with grace, integrity and care, was nothing short of remarkable."

Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe, Sudeley Castle, 2025.

"I am confident Charles will do well. He has a lot of excellent experience and has become a consummate professional butler. He developed great skills through the years and used his flair to work in some of the most prestigious historical houses in the country. I am also delighted that Charles is able to assist me with training aspiring butlers at my school. I am so very grateful to know him, and extremely pleased that we work so well together."

Mr Rick Fink, Butler Valet School, 2025.

"Charles worked for us as Butler over the weekend of May 24th 2025. It was an absolute joy to have Charles working for us. He is knowledgeable, hard working and very pleasant to have around. Despite the fact that he had never been in our house prior to this weekend, he very soon learned where everything was and, because of his input, the weekend went smoothly and we were able to enjoy our guests. I am pleased to give him this reference and very much look forward to when he returns to Bywell."

The Rt Hon The Viscount Allendale, Bywell Castle, 2025.