THE ROYAL INSIDER

For over two decades Paul Burrell was a silent witness to the making of history first as footman to Queen Elizabeth II then as butler to King Charles III then Prince of Wales and most famously as a confidante of the late Princess Diana Now with a unique perspective shaped by time and change he s ready to share his own story alongside theirs His bestselling memoir A Royal Duty about his friendship with Diana sent shockwaves around the world selling over two million copies But it is only in the wake of the Queen s passing and the commencement of a new royal era Burrell feels he can finally tell his story in full In this deeply personal and intimate memoir Burrell shares many untold stories of his life at home and abroad with the Royals With warmth candour and rare insight he recounts unexpected moments of intimacy with the Queen who gently guided a fresh faced 18 year old Burrell through palace life He speaks candidly about the tensions that simmered during those years including the breakdown of Charles and Diana s marriage and his own complex relationship with Princes William and Harry He also reveals his heartache at parting with three of the most significant women in his life the Queen Diana and his wife Maria all while navigati