As britains most senior woman judge was yesterday named as the person to preside over the inquest into the princess of waless death, dianas former butler has divulged the final secret with which he has been tantalising royalwatchers for years. Dianas activism and glamour made her an international icon and earned her an enduring popularity as well as an unprecedented. Princess dianas former butler paul burrell wont be too pleased by the unsympathetic attention he gets in a new blockbuster book about prince. When she died, the contract became void, and he was free to tell his story as much as he liked, totally legally. He was a footman for queen elizabeth ii and later butler to diana, princess of wales.
Mar 06, 2020 princess diana was princess of wales while married to prince charles. He also alleges he took her for colonic irrigation and. Dec 20, 2007 the note was sent to paul burrell, the princess s then butler, in october 1993, 10 months after her separation from prince charles was announced. British author craig brown recently published a book on queen elizabeth iis sibling titled ninetynine glimpses of princess margaret, which attempts to demystify the highprofile royal depicted on netflixs hit. In a revealing new interview princess dianas former butler paul burrell says her sons prince william and prince harry havent spoken to him since her tragic death. Bombshell new interview casts suspicious shadow on princess dianas death exclusive excerpt. Getty images dianas dress that evening became known as the revenge dress as she wowed partygoers in kensington despite the focus on her former husbands interview. Paul burrell, rvm born 6 june 1958 is a former servant of the british royal household. Princess diana butler paul burrell faces backlash after sharing more royal secrets princess dianas former butler has been criticised for sharing more personal details about the. Following her divorce from viscount althorp in 1969, and dianas death. She was the first wife of charles, prince of wales, the heir apparent to the british throne, and the mother of prince william and prince harry. Princess dianas butler speaks out in bombshell new book. Paul burrell served diana, princess of wales, as her faithful butler from 1987 until her. And dianas former butler has now revealed the truth.
Princess dianas former butler paul burrell wont be too pleased by the unsympathetic attention he gets in a new blockbuster book about prince charles. The minute he took his oath at the inquest into the deaths of diana and her boyfriend dodi alfayed on monday, burrell became the closest thing this extended soap opera has to a star witness. Apr 19, 2017 in a revealing new interview princess dianas former butler paul burrell says her sons prince william and prince harry havent spoken to him since her tragic death. Princess dianas butler paul burrell will again shamelessly betray her by revealing more of her secrets on tv credit. Princess diana nearly didnt go to the vanity fair ball where she wore her revenge dress according to her former butler paul burrell. I think the royal family take the view that things happen. Paul burrell, princess dianas former butler, discussed meghan markles independent personality. Expert advice on etiquette and entertaining from the former butler to diana, princess of wales, paul burrell with love from diana, penny thornton princess diana. Paul burrell, former butler gives insites to princess dianas life. I had to, says princess dianas former butler paul burrell, who angered many in the.
Jul 01, 20 5 books about diana, the peoples princess here are five books that offer insight into the life of diana, the princess of wales best remembered as the peoples princess. May 21, 2018 paul burrell, who was princess dianas butler, was emotional seeing the harry, the boy he helped raised into a prince, tie the knot at the royal wedding. Paul burrell insists the book is a loving tribute, but in interviews he. After receiving the shocking news that princess diana had been killed in a car crash in paris on august 31, 1997, those closest to her had to put aside their shock and grief in order to bring her body back to england for her funeral and burial in the early morning hours of september 1, her extremely emotional butler paul burrell was driven to dianas kensington palace apartment by her driver. He released books and gave numerous tellall interviews, exposing the most intimate of secrets about the late royal, reportedly ranging from dianas issues with. Since her death in 1997, burrell has featured prominently in the media in connection with her, and since 2004 as an occasional entertainment show celebrity. A very,very well written book that i read originally in 2003 but felt the need to buy again and re read at this sad 20 year anniversary of princess diana s death,paul burrels writing lets you into dear diana s world from start to end,it makes you feel you know her and how she spent her days,her sons lives too as children and gives an enormous. Princess dianas butler reveals her secrets the frisky. Paul burrell, who was princess dianas butler for many years, was interviewed for the jawdropping new book, diana.
Interviewed exclusively for this book, dianas butler of many years, paul burrell, expounded on the alienation diana felt. Princess dianas former butler paul burrell has branded channel 4s decision to broadcast private tapes of the royal seedy and like raiding her diary. Charles was confessing to jonathan dimbleby that he had been unfaithful with camilla, who he eventually married in 2005. Feb 17, 2018 princess dianas former butler has been criticised for sharing more personal details about the late royal. He was blacklisted by the royal family following appearances on reality shows and for keeping some of diana s possessions. A controversial memoir by princess dianas former butler has hit the bookstores in britain. Burrell, who served the princess both as a new wife, and later as she became the worlds most high. Apr 07, 2020 paul burrell was princess dianas butler. The first chapters of this book are of paul burrells rather boring life as a child.
Paul burrell served as butler to princess diana and was privy to much of her personal life. The world must stop believing diana and dodi were due to get married because that is simply not true. It will stand as the ultimate, and ultimately most enlightening, telling of diana s extraordinary life. Burrell was diana s butler from 1987 until her death in 1997. Paul burrell, who reveals many of dianas intimate secrets in his new book, a royal duty, says the princess hoped to find comfort and freedom in america. A controversial memoir by princess diana s former butler has hit the bookstores in britain. Burrell first became queen elizabeth ii s footman at the age of 18, later going to highgrove in 1987 to serve prince charles and princess diana. Testifying two years ago at the theft trial of dianas former butler, paul burrell, shand kydd said she had not spoken to diana in the last four months of her life. Princess dianas butler reveals her haunting last words to. Sep 18, 2019 funeral of diana, princess of wales, london, 6th september 1997 express picture by john downing diana s family in westminster abbey photo by pa images via getty images. Burrell is accusing the british tabloid of intercepting his voicemail messages.
So when paul burrell, dianas former butler, first refused to answer the question, you knew the answer had to be bad. Diana, princess of wales author of diana goodreads. Princess dianas butler to release book sep 11, 2006. As such, she was the maternal grandmother of prince william, duke of cambridge and prince harry, duke of sussex, respectively second and sixth in the line of succession to the british throne. So when paul burrell, diana s former butler, first refused to answer the question, you knew the answer had to be bad. The late princess dianas former butler paul burrell has been described as the royals closest confidante and her keeper of secrets, two descriptors that dont quite take into account the. He told, again in a 39page document to the police during his theft ordeal, that the princess would go to boots chemist to buy pregnancy tests for a joke. The note was sent to paul burrell, the princesss then butler, in october 1993, 10 months after her separation from prince charles was. Sep 24, 2019 paul burrell, who was princess diana s butler for many years, was interviewed for the jawdropping new book, diana.
Dec 09, 2018 former butler of the late princess diana, paul burrell has been called as the royal s closest confidante and her keeper of secrets. Book gives glimpse inside lady dis life had she survived paris crash. The most shocking details princess dianas butler has alleged about her life. Princess dianas exbutler paul burrell comes out as gay. Mansfield read out the last page in burrells 2003 book a royal duty. Paul burrell truly captures princess dianas essence not just as the wonderful.
The author was a footman for queen elizabeth, and a butler for charles and diana initially, and later just for princess diana. London paul burrell, trusted butler of princess diana for many years, was charged thursday with the theft of property that had belonged to her. Books produced by burrell state that she was very fond of him, and that she would describe him as her rock, but her mother, frances shand. Princess diana butler paul burrell faces backlash after. Princess dianas former butler ignored an unprecedented plea from britains two young princes and went ahead today with publication of an intimate book about their dead mother. Princess dianas butler ends speculation about harrys. Princess diana was laid to rest holding this treasured gift. Dec 07, 2018 the late princess diana s former butler paul burrell has been described as the royal s closest confidante and her keeper of secrets, two descriptors that dont quite take into account the. After years of having his sexuality used against him by his enemies, paul burrell, princess dianas trusted butler she referred to as my rock is marrying his male partner. A former butler of the late princess dianas spoke about helping her during bouts with bulimia. Bombshell new interview casts suspicious shadow on princess.
Princess dianas former butler and close confidant paul burrell recently filed a lawsuit against the daily mirror over claims of phone hacking burrell, who says he no longer carries a cell phone, told insider that diana warned him of phone hacking before her death, sharing that. Diana nearly didnt attend vanity fair party, says exbutler. Princess dianas butler to reveal more of her secrets on tv. Paul burrell served diana, princess of wales, as her faithful butler from 1987 until her death in 1997. May 22, 2018 princess diana s ex butler paul burrell says meghan markle is everything the royal family is frightened of the former butler to princess diana says the new duchess of sussex, 36, could cause. Princess dianas ex butler paul burrell says meghan. Former butler paul burrell was privy to all of the british royal familys secrets in the 90s especially those of the late diana, princess of wales, who was also his boss. This book is by far the most touching account of her short life.
Everyone has a right to defend themselves and thats what i did wolverhampton. Princess dianas biggest enemy behind palace doors wasnt her husband, who was reportedly having an affair with his exgirlfriend, but rather his aunt, princess margaret. The most shocking details princess dianas butler, paul burrell. He also weighed in on rumors of a feud between her and kate middleton.
Princess diana was no saint says former butler paul burrell. The late princess diana s former butler paul burrell has been described as the royals closest confidante and her keeper of secrets, two descriptors that dont quite take into account the. Paul burrell, princess diana s butler and confidant, recently revealed the final words the princess ever uttered to him before her. Princess diana s former butler and longtime confidant paul burrell, 61, has filed a lawsuit against the daily mirror over claims of phone hacking, according to the guardian. The most shocking details princess dianas butler, paul. Mar 06, 2017 princess diana s former butler paul burrell has revealed he is gay and will marry his boyfriend just nine months after divorcing his wife of 32 years mr burrell, 58, now a florist living in. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Princess dianas former butler gets emotional on harrys. Oct 29, 2019 princess diana s former butler paul burrell has been urged to shut up after he revealed yet more secrets about his former friend and boss while promoting an documentary in america the.
Paul burrell has recently chased the spotlight with his stint on im a celebrity get me out of here, but princess dianas former butler wont be too pleased by the unsympathetic attention he gets in a new blockbuster book about prince charles. May 25, 2011 princess dianas butler reveals final secret in new book. Princess dianas butler reveals final secret in new book. The book was an international bestseller, and was updated in a paperback edition in 2004. As the 20th anniversary of princess dianas death approaches, i have been reading her biographies. Princess dianas former butler and close confidante wants to end the speculation on prince harrys parentage once and for all. Former butler of the late princess diana, paul burrell has been called as the royals closest confidante and her keeper of secrets. Burrell first became queen elizabeth iis footman at the age of 18, later going to highgrove in 1987 to serve prince charles and princess diana. Lee glendinning and sophie goodchild the independent as britains most senior woman judge was yesterday named as the person to preside over the inquest into the princess of waless death, dianas former butler has divulged the final secret with which he has been tantalising royal. Mar 20, 2018 princess diana asked former royal butler paul burrell to smuggle her boyfriends into kensington palace, according to sensational claims in an explosive new book. Mar 10, 2012 paul burrell discusses life with the queen and wotking with princess diana. James hewitt, the former secret lover of princess diana, has long denied decades of speculation he was prince harrys biological father. Diana warned me before she died, burrell told insider, speaking of the phonehacking. According to the former butler, dr khan was her soulmate so much so she once begged him to marry her.
Paul burrell, rvm born 195806066 june 1958 is a former servant of the british royal household. Princess dianas butler paul burrell turned away from. Book gives glimpse inside lady dis life had she survived. Jan 14, 2008 so when paul burrell, diana s former butler, first refused to answer the question, you knew the answer had to be bad. Dianas exbutler paul burrell condemns channel 4 daily. She might have married prince charles, and romanced dodi fayed, but dianas true love was hasnat khan, burrell says. It covers her sometimes difficult journey, regales in her everyday life, and intimately shares her emotional growth in a profound way.
Shocking revelations about princess dianas butler paul. Princess diana asked former royal butler paul burrell to smuggle her boyfriends into kensington palace, according to sensational claims in an explosive new book. Bombshell new interview casts suspicious shadow on. The late princess of wales attended the party, at the serpentine in hyde park, as prince charles spoke publicly about his affair with camilla, then. He was a footman for queen elizabeth ii and later butler to diana, princess of. One of the most adored members of the british royal family, she died in a 1997 car crash.
Diana, princess of wales born diana frances spencer. Princess dianas exaide paul burrell blasted for claims. This is the memoir of princess dianas butler,paul burrell. Princess dianas butler charged with theft of her belongings. Princess dianas secrets that were exposed by her butler. The peoples princess, looks at dianas final hours, the extraordinary events leading up to her funeral and the enduring legacy of her charitable work. Dianas rock butler paul burrell says there were three in. Princess dianas butler, paul burrell, talks meghan markle. It deals in detail with his time as butler to the prince and princess of wales at highgrove house in gloucestershire, his move to diana s staff at kensington palace after her divorce from prince charles, and burrell s acquittal on theft charges.
Imagining diana, by diane clehane offers readers an account of dianas storied past, and her imagined future as an icon, lover, and mother of a future king. Apr 14, 2019 burrell agreed to discuss details about his time as princess dianas butler and what he knew about her bulimia with channel 5 for a sum of. Paul burrells contract with a gagging clause was with the individual, diana, princess of wales. This is the best book about diana, princess of wales that ive read. He called himself princess dianas confidant, the hub of her world, the keeper of all her secrets. May 18, 2018 princess dianas butler and lorraines royal correspondent at the wedding the 59yearold, believed to have made millions by spilling royal secrets, divorced his wife maria in 2016 laura burnip. Sep 11, 2006 princess diana s former butler paul burrell has written a new book that includes intimate details of diana s private life, including her lovers. Princess diana was princess of wales while married to prince charles. Dianas famous doeeyed facial expressions were often a clear sign of shyness, but burrells revelations show there was much more than meets the eye. Diana, the peoples princess, and burrell were allegedly more than just boss and employee, though. Apr 10, 2017 after years of having his sexuality used against him by his enemies, paul burrell, princess dianas trusted butler she referred to as my rock is marrying his male partner. Not only captures the princess as she was, but also places her story in the context of twenty years of frantic social and economic change. He truly admires, respects, and even loves princess diana, so this is not a book filled with scandal and tabloid dirt.
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