PAUL BURRELL

Princess Diana's butler shares intimate memories of his life with "The People's Princess."

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

Intimately associated with the Royal family for more than twenty years, Paul Burrell worked for the Queen and Prince Charles before moving with Princess Diana to Kensington Palace. A Royal Duty is his insider's account of a life devoted to the Royal family. Without sensationalism, he takes us behind palace doors to give us the real story of a life of service, and provides a fascinating picture of Diana as only he knew her. While remaining true to palace and princess alike, Paul Burrell reveals the extraordinary story of his royal duty.

Paul Burrell fue el mayordomo y hombre de confianza de la princesa de Gales hasta el día de su muerte y su libro se ha convertido en un escándalo mayúsculo, que ha conmocionado a la opinión pública britanica y del mundo entero. La noticia de su publicacion en ingles ha ocupado cientos de paginas de prensa y de minutos de television, porque en el se transcriben cartas de la princesa en las quereconoce su temor a ser asesinada en un supuesto accidente de coche. El libro es tambien un extraordinario testimonio de la vida en palacio, con sorprendentes revelaciones sobre el estricto protocolo de una monarquia anclada en el pasado. Burrell tambien fue el mayordomo de la Reina de Inglaterra, a quien dedica varios capitulos. Una lectura francamente asombrosa.

Discover the untold story behind one of the most sensational chapters in the history of the House of WindsorThis book had me in tears and also made me smile5***** Reader ReviewA loving, informative, respectful tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales5***** Reader ReviewA brilliant and provoking book . . . I was stunned5***** Reader Review_______In A Royal Duty, Paul Burrell reveals new truths about Princess Diana - and presents for the first time as faithful an account of her thoughts as we can ever hope to read.He was the favourite footman who formed a unique relationship with the Queen.He was the butler who the Princess of Wales called my rock and the only man I can trust.He was accused of theft, then acquitted following the historic intervention of the monarch.He was the Princess most intimate confidante - and is the only person able to separate the myth from the truth of the Diana years.Now, at last, Paul Burrell cuts through the gossip and the lies and takes us closer to the complex heart of the Royal Family than ever before.

THE BRAND NEW REVELATORY ROYAL MEMOIR FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR PAUL BURRELL.A moving and at times jaw-dropping account - not just of his two decades when he had a ringside seat at the heart of the Royal Family, but also of the years since, Richard Kay, DAILY MAILFor twenty-one years I was in a privileged position and shared the lives of the Queen and Princess Diana. Now that neither of these two wonderful women are here, that duty continues for me in the need to protect their legacy.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, hes 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 Queens 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 Dianas 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 navigating his own personal journey to happiness as well as a battle with prostate cancer. Heartfelt, sincere and rich in detail, this is the memoir of a man who has lived and learned in the most extraordinary of ways.