BUTLER WHO BECAME HER FRIEND.BUTLER Paul Burrell Paul Burrell, RVM (born June 6 1958, Grassmoor, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire) was the footman for Queen Elizabeth II and then butler for Diana, Princess of Wales. was unique among the many servants who came and went at Kensington Palace in establishing ties of affection and mutual trust with the princess. That relationship was honoured when he was left pounds 50,000 in her will. Since her death Burrell's stature and importance have grown as the Diana "industry" also burgeoned. He was even feted like a celebrity in his own right earlier this year when he attended a charity function in her memory in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . And his appointment as the pounds 50,000-a-year chief fund raiser A Fund Raiser' is an organized event, attempting to collect money. The money to be collected is usually for a specific item or need. The event also can entail gimmicks or activities to promote donor interest. to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund was set up after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997. It received money set aside by Diana's will, contributions by her former husband, The Prince of Wales, donations by the public, and the proceeds from Elton John's new has served only to confirm his unique position as the princess's favoured and loyal friend. |
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