The man who was once one of Diana of Wales's most trusted men is once again making headlines. Paul Burrell has made a decision that is generating great anticipation and could bring unexpected consequences for the royal family.
Years after Prince William and Prince Harry publicly accused him of what they considered a betrayal, Paul Burrell is back at the center of controversy. Diana of Wales's former butler seems willing to reopen old wounds with a decision that could make the British royal family uncomfortable.
A bond forged in the princess's intimacy
Paul Burrell began his career at the palace in 1987, first working for Charles of England at the Highgrove residence. Shortly after, he became Diana's personal butler, a position he kept until the tragic accident in Paris in 1997. During those years, he became a confidant, support, and witness to the princess's most private life.
The relationship between the two was so close that Lady Di entrusted him not only with domestic matters but also with her deepest fears and concerns. He was a direct witness to the disintegration of Diana and Charles's marriage, as well as to the tensions this breakup caused in the lives of Princes William and Harry.
Paul Burrell announces a publishing project that promises to shake the royal family
The upcoming release, titled The Royal Insider, will include—as he claims—information he couldn't release while Queen Elizabeth II was alive. The cover will feature a photograph of him with Diana, a nod that has already sparked debate about the nature of the revelations.
Sources close to the British royal family say that both William and Harry are watching closely what Burrell publishes. The two princes have already accused him in the past of "betrayal" for exposing private memories and conversations in his book A Royal Duty.
The new work promises to speak frankly about the internal tensions at the palace. From the most delicate episodes of Charles and Diana's marriage to the personal relationship he kept with the princes since they were children. The impact of these words could go beyond the media and affect family bonds.
The former butler prepares a biography that promises to be intimate and revealing
The announcement of The Royal Insider comes at a particularly sensitive time for the British monarchy. Prince Harry's memoirs and the internal tensions have already created a climate of public exposure that many consider excessive. Burrell's work could add a new chapter to this narrative.
The author claims that his goal isn't to attack anyone, but to share a personal perspective. However, his history of publications and the princes' reaction suggest that the content won't go unnoticed.
If he keeps his promise to tell what he has kept silent until now, his new book could become one of the most talked-about of the year. The work would reopen old wounds and offer an unofficial version of the Windsor family's history.