Paul Burrell

fascinating for pulling back the curtain on entering service for the royals and an insisted view to the dysfunctional marriage of Di and Charles. The title suggests butler Burrell's don't defense in the case against him: he didn't steal he "kept for safekeeping" key items, something supported solely in posthumous communications and after his demonization started. seems like he could be painting himself as victim when possibly something was amiss. He rushes over the legal case in a quick show more conclusion to what is a butler's autobiography. it seems easy to read between the lines that the cash was dropped out of embarrassment and the fact Lady Di's mother done worse in shredding documents. Burrell so praises and worships Diana that it is hard not to think "the Lady's butler doth protest too much".

on Di herself, I think what is most revealing here is how soon and completely her marriage failed, isolating her, and how deeply she turned to New Age mysticism. show less

Interesting if gossipy.
Not sure why the bulter and author feigns surprise at the response of Diana's sons. He is very disingenuous in pretending anyone put them up to asking him to not publish. How devastating for them. At the same time, they pay their employees appalling little for basically round the clock labor. Not sure why 'the firm' thinks it's such an honor to pick up their stanky drawls. Loyalty is best expected on a competitive salary🤷‍♀️

I thought this was an amazing book and must definately get myself a copy sometime!! I loved it! It was really cool to learn about how the etiqutte works in Buckingham Palace and all the little personal facts about the Queen, her mother, and Diana. And it was very hard not to cry when reading about her death. I remember the day I heard about her death, what I was doing and everything even though I was like 13 at the time! He did seem a bit obsessive though...it was a wonder his wife didn't show more accuse him of an affair! But Burrell does make butlers seem cool! He was obviously very dedicated to what he did,but he just seemed obsessed. show less

This was a little more interesting that I thought it would be. Still pretty much one guy's attempt to counter his bad press. It did include some interesting inside info on the interworkings of the British royal family and their households.