In a recent revelation, a former royal butler shared a remarkable incident involving King Charles, who was then the Prince of Wales, found on the floor in a silk dressing gown stained with salad dressing. This occurred during Charles’ marriage to Princess Diana, known for its turbulent nature between 1981 and 1996.
Paul Burrell, who served as Princess Diana’s butler from 1987 until her tragic passing in 1997, witnessed firsthand the dynamics of Charles and Diana’s relationship. In his newly released book, “The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana,” Burrell recounted the moment he discovered Charles in a compromising state.
During an interview with Mirror’s Jess Boulton, Burrell described finding Charles near an overturned card table, dressed in a silk robe smeared with salad dressing, while Diana was absent. He recalled Charles’ attempt to explain the situation as an accident, indicating underlying tensions in their marriage.
Burrell further elaborated on the strained relationship between Charles and Diana, highlighting frequent arguments and clashes between the couple. Despite the intense disputes, Burrell emphasized that there was no physical violence involved. The discord stemmed from Diana’s frustration with Charles’ behavior, especially his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles.
The former royal staffer noted that Charles and Diana lived separate lives starting in 1986 and officially separated in 1992, a year marked by significant turmoil in the royal family, including multiple marital breakdowns and a fire at Windsor Castle. Burrell’s book, “The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana,” offers an insider’s perspective on the tumultuous period in royal history.
Overall, Burrell’s account sheds light on the complexities of Charles and Diana’s relationship, revealing a tumultuous union fraught with challenges and discord.