William Hanson: Wedding Insights, His Husband, and Expert Etiquette Tips

Published on: September 12, 2024

Hanson was born on September 2, 1989 in Bristol. Having studied at Clifton College, an independent school in Bristol, he graduated from the University of Manchester with a degree in fashion and clothing design. Hanson went on to additional education at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research in protocol.

Profile Summary

Full Name	William Richard Henry Hanson
Date of Birth	2 September 1989
Place of Birth	Bristol, England
Education	BA (Hons) from the University of Manchester
Occupation	Etiquette Coach, Author, Podcast Host
Notable Works	Bluffer’s Guide to Etiquette, Help I Sexted My Boss
Spouse	Mikey Worrall (married on 16 September 2022)
Current Role	Executive Director of The English Manner
Podcast	Help I Sexted My Boss, Keeping Up Appearances: The Luxury Podcast

Career

Hanson is a British etiquette coach, bestselling author and podcast host. He is Executive Director and Owner of The English Manner, a prestigious etiquette training academy. Besides, he is often approached by media and film for offering his expertise — has acted as an etiquette adviser in films such Ushi Must Marry or Red, White & Royal Blue. Hanson also co-presents the HIT podcast Help I Sexted My Boss which helped to keep alive a gin and Dubonnet cocktail made famous by the Queen Mother and still serves as an official drink for Her Majesty The Queen.

In addition to his podcasting achievements, Hanson has authored several notable books:

Bluffer’s Guide to Etiquette (2014)
Bluffer’s Guide to Entertaining: Instant Wit and Wisdom (2019)
Protocol to Manage Relationships Today (2020)
Help I Sexted My Boss (2023)

Personal Life

On September 16, 2022, Hanson married journalist Mikey Worrall. His father, Brian Hanson, was in 1996 made a Commander of the Order of The British Empire for political service. Hanson is internationally recognised as one of the UK’s most accomplished and expert guides on contemporary etiquette, blending traditional values with modern mannerly conduct constraints in an urban elite society.

Weddings & Manners Commentator William Hanson

The English Manner, the UK’s most established etiquette training company with which Hanson is Executive Director, has a global reputation for delivering seminars on traditional British wedding etiquette. Years of experience traveling & shooting international weddings made his guidance include several realms of wedding etiquette:

Gifts: The gift should be more of a reflection on your relationship with the couple (including registering, etc), but you can look for hints/help in their registry- as long as that’s not outside the amount they themselves have put into it each.
How to Bring a Guest: If the invite doesn’t say “plus one,” don’t bring a plus-oney.
Attire Traditionally, the bride and groom pay for wedding party attire but many expect members to cover their own costs.
Reception Etiquette: Do not leave until all speeches and the first dance have occurred, keep alcohol consumption to a minimum
Contemporary trend Traditional with a modern twist, based on guest comfort & functionality.
Financial Factors: Couples need to also consider that weddings can be expensive for guests, having an understanding of what might cause a strain on family/ friends.

He is the author of Bluffer’s Guide to Etiquette and Help I Sexted My Boss, as well as host of Help I Happened To Your Boss podcast. While his knowledge is most treasured for wedding and social etiquette.

William Hanson Husband

British etiquette consultant and author William Hanson wed journalist Mikey Worrall on Sept. 16, 2022. Where Hanson was an article of record, much less has been written in the way of Worrall’s journalism career. They are both based in London and interested in media, public engagement.

With the relationship, it strikes a chord that is personal and professional as they both make occasional appearances together at events speaking openly about their experiences. It embodies a collaboration of their work as well as with one another.