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Paul Burrell (born, at Grassmoor (near Chesterfield, Derbyshire) is a former member of the Royal Household. He was a footman for Queen Elizabeth II and later butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. He became a source of controversy as a pivotal figure in events related to Diana's divorce and (later) death, and the aftermath of these.
Since that time, approximately 1997, Burrell has from time to time featured in the media, sometimes prominently, in connection with Diana, and since 2004 as an occasional entertainment show celebrity. Allegations of criminal conduct were raised - in particular in 2002 - and intermittently suggested since, but whilst tried, no case was sustained. Public opinion is mixed, with Burrell both enjoying interest within television and other media, and also being the target of hate.
Burrell holds the Royal Victorian Medal, which he was awarded in November 1997 for services to the Royal Family.

Personal life

Burrell is married to Maria Cosgrove, who used to work for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The pair met at a car boot sale in Rotherham. They have two sons, Alexander and Nicholas, and a West Highland Terrier named Belle.

Background and career in the Royal Household

Paul Burrell (no middle name) was born in Chesterfield in 1958, He attended William Rhodes secondary school in Chesterfield and left aged sixteen with six O-Levels before attending High Peak College in Buxton where he studied hotel management. The aftermath of the collapse of the trial led to the Burrell affair.
In January 2008 Burrell appeared as a witness at the Inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Burrell said that he'd approached a Catholic priest about a private marriage between Diana and the heart surgeon Dr Hasnat Khan, and he rubbished rumours that Diana was about to announce her engagement to Dodi Fayed . He was also questioned about a letter to him from Diana in October 1993, in which she said her husband was planning to have her killed to make the path clear for him to marry Tiggy Legge-Bourke.. The coronor dismissed notions of a "secret" that Burrell knew about Diana that he swore he "would never reveal", as detailed at the end of his book, A Royal Duty . A number of other matters were discussed in relation to this case, many alleged and not proven. These included allegations of perjury at the coroners court, and allegations regarding his personal life. Burrell stated he wouldn't return to court for fear of being embarrassed and humiliated by the possible questioning.
On the 18th February 2008 The Sun newspaper reported that Burrell had admitted, on tape, that he hadn't told "the whole truth" during his appearance at the Diana inquest, he also said he'd thrown in a "few red herrings". Some reports suggest Burrell could be charged with perjury. (External Link

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Media and personal related

In 2003, Burrell released his book, A Royal Duty, which talks about his time as butler to Diana, followed a year later in 2004 by placing as runner up in the ITV reality TV show, I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!. He also had arguments reported related to his discussions with journalist Janet Street-Porter, regarding his prediliction for talking about the British Royal Family. In 2005, he became a judge and trainer on Australian Princess, and in March 2006, appeared on Countdown in Dictionary Corner. In early 2006, Paul appeared as the actor Richard Gere on ITV's Celebrity Stars in their Eyes, singing "Razzle Dazzle" from the hit movie Chicago. In September 2006 he appeared on Channel Five's Trust Me - I'm A Holiday Rep, joining as a substitute for leaver Samantha Rowley. In 2007, Burrell began promoting Royal Butler wine, an "affordable luxury" brand selling for £6 a bottle. He said at the launch: "I wouldn’t give my princess just anything, and I won’t give American ladies just anything either".

Awards

According to his autobiography, Burrell holds the following awards or recognitions: ť * Verdienstmedaille - awarded Germany, 1978

* Silver Medal - awarded Sweden, 1983 ť * The Medal of The Order of The Lion of Malawi - awarded Malawi, 1985

* Royal Victorian Medal - awarded United Kingdom, 1997Further Information

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