As a former butler to princes Charles, William and Harry, Grant Harrold is considered the last word on British etiquette. However, Harrold’s recent post, concerning how rice should be eaten, sparked much controversy and debate on Twitter - he asserted that it must be eaten with a knife and fork, or chopsticks, and never with one’s hands. In a similar vein, British-Indian film-maker Gurinder Chadha shared a photo of her son insisting on eating an aloo paratha with a knife and a fork, causing many to wonder if the inclusion of these additional dining instruments was either necessary or considered appropriate.

The Royal Butler stated that a fork and a knife are a must for eating rice