{"id":8931,"date":"2026-02-06T10:15:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montylitfest.com\/?page_id=8931"},"modified":"2026-03-09T09:19:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:19:02","slug":"2026-friday-7-00pm-the-royal-insider-with-paul-burrell","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montylitfest.com\/?page_id=8931","title":{"rendered":"2026 Friday – 7.00pm The Royal Insider with Paul Burrell"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Date: Friday 12th June 2026<\/strong><\/p>

Venue: Montgomery Town Hall with bar<\/strong><\/p>

Time: 7.00-7.45pm<\/strong><\/p>

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Paul Burrell was at the heart of the British establishment for over two decades. As footman to Queen Elizabeth II, butler to the then Prince of Wales and \u2013 famously \u2013 confidante of Princess Diana, he had a ring-side seat during one of the monarchy\u2019s most turbulent periods in recent history. His 2003 book, A Royal Duty<\/em>, about his friendship with Diana, was a bestselling sensation.<\/p>

Now, with the passing of time, he has returned to writing to \u2018protect the legacy\u2019 of the two royal women who formed such an important part of his life, but are no longer with us. Join us to learn more about Paul\u2019s new book, which offers a more personal perspective, interweaving stories of his own life and challenges with untold stories of the Royals at home and abroad.<\/p>

Paul Burrell<\/strong> 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 on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!<\/em>,\u00a0 Celebrity Help! My House Is Haunted! <\/em>and The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls<\/em> to raise cancer awareness following his own prostate cancer diagnosis and recovery. Paul is the author of the International bestseller, A Royal Duty<\/em>, and 2025\u2019s The Royal Insider. <\/em>He continues to engage audiences with various media appearances and unique perspectives.<\/p>

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\u00a0 The Royal Insider with Paul Burrell Date: Friday 12th June 2026 Venue: Montgomery Town Hall with bar Time: 7.00-7.45pm Tickets: \u00a39.00 Paul Burrell was at the heart of the British establishment for over two decades. As footman to Queen Elizabeth II, butler to the then Prince of Wales and \u2013 famously \u2013 confidante of …<\/p>\n

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