King Charles and Queen Camilla's former butler joins Big Brother: Who is Nathan King?

Updated on October 8, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Published on October 8, 2024 at 2:22 PM by Sharleen McAleavy

The new season of Big Brother launched on October 6, 2024, and one man made a very particular impression on viewers, who says he gives them the 'ick'. Who is Nathan King?

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Big Brother has become a reality TV landmark in recent years. On October 6, 2024, sixteen new people entered the show, and one contestant made an impression on viewers, who say he gives them the 'ick'. He also happens to be King Charles' former butler. Here's all you should know about Nathan King.

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King Charles' former butler joins Big Brother

On October 6, 2024, viewers tuned onto Big Brother to meet the sixteen contestants that will probably make waves in the next few weeks. Among these contestants, one man in particular tickled their curiosity, Nathan King. On ITV, he explained why he joined the show:

I applied purely for the experience. I like to do new things, and like to try and push myself, and wanted to have an experience like no other.

The 24-year-old pork salesman from Dumfries, Scotland, used to live a very different life, full of extraordinary experiences. Indeed, he explained having worked as King Charles' butler a few years ago. In 2017, when he was only seventeen, Nathan got the opportunity to work as a butler at the Dumfries House estate in Ayrshire. During his time at the King's Scottish home, Nathan looked after the 18th-century property and its furniture, as well as serving the royal couple, who were not reigning yet. When he was still working there, he told the Daily Record:

I’ve had the honour of serving at a couple of dinners during His Royal Highness’s visits to Dumfries House. I very much enjoy being a butler here and there’s always something very different to deal with.

It is yet to be seen if he will give viewers any insight into what it's like to work for the Royal Family, or even better, spill royal household secrets. That is a promise that he has not yet made.

Viewers say Nathan gives them the 'ick'

Indeed, during his interview, Nathan King talked about what he feels he will bring to the show, and he did not mention anything about the Royal Family. Moreover, viewers were not really happy with his answer. He said:

I'm enthusiastic and fun. I will bring a lot of opinions. I like to have a spirited debate. I’m quite a strong character. If I think something’s wrong, I’ll call it out as being wrong - I’m not afraid to do that.

Nathan's political views were also a cause for comments during his interview. Among other things, he notably said he admired Nigel Farage, and that he was a 'right leaning voter'.

An Internet user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), comparing the contestant with Paul Burrell, Princess Diana's former butler, who also spilled the tea on the show in previous series:

Prince Charles' BUTLER?? Admires Farage?? Votes Tory?? Nathan is a walking ick, giving major skinny Prince Charming vibes with a dash of Paul Burrrell wannabe.

Another person commented:

me: ohh nathan seems cute i like his hair! me 5 seconds later: RUN! EVERYBODY RUN! THIS GUY SUCKS!!

The contestant's haircut also had people reacting quickly, comparing him to an iconic Shrek villain, Prince Charming, who turned out to be much less charming than his name entailed.