The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

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.

Author: Paul Burrell
Publisher: Hachette Mobius
Published: 01/13/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781408734216


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/17/2025

About the Author
Paul Burrell is a former servant of the British Royal Household, having served the late Queen Elizabeth II and later King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and Princess Diana.

Following his royal service, Paul became a TV personality, appearing three times on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!. More recently, he took part in Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted! and joined The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls to raise cancer awareness following his own prostate cancer diagnosis and recovery.

Paul also authored the International bestseller A Royal Duty, sharing his insights into royal life. He continues to engage audiences with various media appearances and unique perspectives.