Born in the UK, Richard left school when he was sixteen to study Catering & Hospitality at Thanet College. During this time he was lucky enough to be selected to go and work as a butler at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle at some of the most exclusive events in the world, including Prince Charles and Camilla’s wedding. He was also fortunate enough to silver serve at several state visits for prominent figures such as Prime Minister Tony Blair, Her Majesty the Queen and President George W. Bush.