Former royal butler Paul Burrell has spilled the beans on some eyebrow-raising habits of Sarah Ferguson, which allegedly left Buckingham Palace staff seeing red. According to Burrell, who knew the ins and outs of palace life, Fergie and her ex, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, had some antics that ruffled quite a few feathers among the royal staff.
Apparently, Fergie’s habit of hosting extravagant feasts at all hours of the day was quite the scandal. Burrell recounts how their lavish lunch, dinner, and tea parties were no small feat for the palace kitchen crew, who were accustomed to sticking to a more rigid schedule. Even the Queen herself wasn’t running the palace like a five-star restaurant! The constant demand for á la carte meals wore out the staff, leading to protests that caught the attention of the Queen.
With this disharmony simmering beneath the surface, things eventually reached the ears of higher-ups. Burrell even mentioned a rather boozy nickname for the palace staff’s favourite pastime, dubbing it the ‘Gin Palace’ due to their love for Gordon’s gin.
Fergie, currently away from the palace limelight, has recently been under scrutiny due to connections to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, adding another layer to her complex public persona. Meanwhile, Burrell paints a vivid picture of palace life, where he served alongside Princess Diana, making his tales both gripping and insightful.
It seems this little slice of royal life is a reminder that even the most luxurious settings come with their own set of dramas. Who knew what really went on behind the gilded doors of Buckingham Palace? Keep an eye out for more intriguing details in Burrell’s latest book, as he continues to unveil the mysteries of royal life.