Sarah Ferguson is marking her 66th birthday today following a challenging period for her. Recently, several charities dropped her as a patron after an email she sent to Jeffrey Epstein was leaked. In the email from 2011, Sarah Ferguson reassured Epstein that she did not use a certain term to describe him, despite vowing to cut ties with him earlier.
In a new book by former Royal butler Paul Burrell, it was disclosed that shortly after marrying Prince Andrew in 1986, Sarah Ferguson caused a stir among kitchen staff. Burrell, who was close to Princess Diana, mentioned that the newlyweds, particularly Andrew, were deeply infatuated with Sarah, leading to disagreements with the household staff who were accustomed to strict schedules.
The kitchen staff, accustomed to serving the Queen and the Royal Family at set times, found themselves overwhelmed by the demands of the newlyweds. Their protests eventually reached the Queen, who intervened to curb the extravagant behavior. Burrell also noted Andrew’s challenging demeanor towards the staff members.
Paul Burrell, known for his previous work as a footman to Queen Elizabeth and later as King Charles’ butler, as well as his close relationship with Princess Diana, shared amusing insights from his book. He revealed a nickname used by staff for Buckingham Palace due to the prevalent drinking culture within the walls, humorously calling it the “Gin Palace” due to the abundance of Gordon’s gin consumed.
This glimpse into the royal household dynamics sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by the staff members working closely with the royal family.