A palace butler who used to work for the Royal Family has shared the one request from the Duchess of York which allegedly enraged some staff members at Buckingham Palace
A butler who used to work for the Royal Family has shared exactly what it was like working for the Royals – and one specific person in particular.
Sarah Ferguson has been at the centre of headlines over the last few days, after an email between her and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light, shocking the nation.
In the correspondence the Duchess referred to Epstein as a ‘supreme friend,’ following his release from prison.
The scandal the Royal has been embroiled in has now brought other allegations to light, as former royal butler, Paul Burrell, has claimed she once enraged palace staff when she once reportedly would not tell them what she wanted to eat for a picnic.
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He said: “When the men were out stalking, the ladies would meet them on the hills for a picnic lunch. A page would enquire in advance what people wanted to eat and compile a list.
“On one occasion, Fergie sent one member of staff into a rage having failed to comply with his request. In a voice heard by all the ladies assembled, including the Queen, he boomed, ‘What does that red-haired mare want for lunch?’
“It was accepted with silence as if it was never said. No reprimand. The staff had formed their opinion based on gossip and her behaviour.”
Paul compared Sarah with Diana, remarking that whilst the former was considered a breath of fresh air to some, that many preferred the latter, the Mirror reported.
He explained: “Fergie was twenty-six and like a bouncy, uncontrollable red setter puppy. She was not as popular or as well received downstairs as Diana had been.
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“Fergie may have been a breath of fresh air for the Royals but the staff preferred the gentleness of the established Princess of Wales whom they had known for almost five years.
“Fergie was a newcomer and she had to earn the trust of the staff.
“She was far too familiar for her own good, but the staff could be snobs at times.”
Sarah Ferguson’s representatives refused to comment, when approached by the Mirror.
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