The Royal Insider

My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana - The Instant Sunday Times Bestselling Royal Autobiography

By: Paul Burrell

Narrated by: Paul Burrell

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 MAIL

'For 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, 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 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.

A Royal Must Read!

I laughed and cried throughout this book. I lost track of Princess Diana's world when she passed away. Mr. Burrell does an excellent job of retelling his story of his time with the Royals. I had no idea he was treated so poorly by some of the Royals. I wish him only the best!

Honesty, history and devotion

I loved the fact it was Paul who read this book it made it so hard to put down.

I love Mr. Paul Burrow…Wanna know why?

He has been through Hell and back in more ways than one in his lifetime and has survived it, and has retained humor and goodness, kindness, and no those words don’t mean the exact same thing. Mr.Paul’s book had me crying then laughing laughing. I left notes in my audible, I mean, I purchased it before you could even get the hard back I WILL BE purchasing myself a first edition of course 🙄 His other book. I’ve read three times tead this book all y’all!

Loved it!

I’ve read his first book several times, and I can already tell I will read this one more than once as well. Fascinating insight to the Royal Family!

The Royal Provocateur

The narration was beautiful and the story telling was very good. Good writer. It was a pleasant listen until near the end, when the writer suddenly flips into a sadistic dragging of Harry and Megan across concrete. He convinced the reader he loves Diana and the Queen, but batters her son and grandson with sadistic disregard. Then, it invalidates everything he had convinced me of before that. He identifies as a Royal family member. He was part of the tribe. So his writings reflect his own interests as a family member. Although there is much flattery, in between the lines there is statements that degrade people in The Royal family sparing only the Queen, William and Katherine. Even then, he is willing to knock out the reputation of her son, and their siblings. And even the Queen's husband. So, it's a disservice. It's not an impartial view. Although he was given an impartial role. I'm glad I bought the book for the interesting stories in between. This is the only book I ever listened to about the Royals. I have never been a spectator or a fan. I bought it because it was a memoir. And it is an interesting memoir. He has a calling as a voice actor. Very good narration. It's his viewpoint so it's valid. He viewed it from the servant's view. Many stories about the staff and their lives were far more interesting than the Royals, and were hilarious.