King's former butler recommends eating hamburgers with a knife and fork.

The former royal butler insists the only way to eat a hamburger is with a fork and knife. But etiquette experts say this may not always be the case.

“Although most people use their hands to eat burgers, But using a knife and fork properly makes for a truly refined culinary experience,” Grant Harrold, butler to Charles III from 2004 to 2011, recently told The Telegraph in the UK.

Harrold adds that eating a hamburger with a fork and spoon is “Proper manners” and this was also the case for his former clients.

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“Using a knife and fork is a technique used by members of the monarchy during my tenure at both Buckingham Palace and Highgrove House. and by the many high-end clients I have worked with around the world over the years,” he said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Harrold for comment.

A man who served as Charles III’s butler said the only way to eat a burger was with a fork and knife. (Istock)

Although it is true that a person should consider using cutlery when eating a burger at a fancy event. But that’s not the case on every occasion, Rosalinda Randall, a California-based etiquette expert, told Fox News Digital.

“Eating food at important events Be it royal or diplomatic work. Knives and forks are usually used for most courses,” she said.

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This includes hamburgers. Randall added: “The rules of dining etiquette stipulate that If the burger was just plain thin It was served as one of the dishes. It’s better to use a knife and fork.”

But “this isn’t easy if the hamburgers are two layers on top of each other,” she said.

Friends eating burgers and fries at outdoor restaurant

“Using a fork and fork to eat food that most people carry can seem strange or even uncomfortable,” says one California etiquette expert. (Istock)

“There is no doubt that when cut into pieces, The burger will come apart and be a mess.”

Food such as pizza, tacos, and hamburgers “It is generally eaten with our hands and on casual occasions,” she said.

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“Using a fork and fork to eat food that most people carry can seem strange or even uncomfortable,” says Randall.

“Cutting out the little words allows you to carry on the conversation.”

In addition to the royal banquet There are other occasions when it is considered etiquette to eat a hamburger using a fork and knife.

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This includes dining in fine restaurants. But also in real-life situations, such as during a job interview or on a date.

Handsome senior businessman sitting in a restaurant and enjoying a delicious burger. People and food concept

A job interview or a date is a good time to eat a burger with cutlery. one etiquette expert told Fox News Digital. (Istock)

“Cutting out a few words allows you to continue the conversation,” Randall says.

Additionally, a person may want to use cutlery if he or she does not want to. “Sticky substances under fingernails” or leaving fingerprints on wine glasses

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Using cutlery also helps people eat more slowly, she said.

But what if you’re not sure what to do when you receive a burger for a fancy dinner? There’s a simple way. To solve the problem, Randall said