William Hanson

Specialist Speaker William Hanson is a writer and authority on all matters of etiquette, behaviour, manners  and good taste. He rose to prominence as ‘Britain’s Youngest Etiquette Expert’ and has since gone on to work within Royal and other VIP households. William coaches diplomats, business people, schools & colleges and advises multinational brands such as Bentley, Champagne Bollinger, National Lottery and Green & Black’s. William is senior tutor for leading etiquette & private household management consultancy firm The English Manner, formerly the Lucie Clayton Finishing School.

William Hanson is a regular voice on radio, appearing frequently on BBC Radio 5 Live, Heart FM & LBC. He is a columnist for Daily Telegraph online and is often found in the Financial Times, The Sun, Daily Mail and Tatler. William appears on television, being seen on BBC Breakfast, and CNN. In response to media William launched a series of etiquette-based apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch platforms. His first book was the best-selling The Bluffer’s Guide to Etiquette – absolutely ideal for business ambassadors!

2023 saw the publication of Help I S*xted My Boss written and co-authored with Jordan North. The book is a follow-up to the hit comedy podcast and seeks to answer the tough challenges of modern life such as ‘should you tell your mum if you stumble across your dad on Grindr?’ and ‘how do you I ask my mate for that fifty quid back?’

It’s full of useful facts and tips for navigating twenty-first century society. And of course, it tells you what you should you do if you’ve accidentally sexted your boss.

Contact William Hanson via a Specialist Speakers agent on +44 [0]1455 633289 for both live in-person or virtual speaking engagements.