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A Royal Duty
- Narrated by: Paul Burrell
- Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins
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- Angie
- 08-25-12
Disappointing
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There's a saying along the lines of "Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't."
Paul Burrell spends over 400 pages describing innumerable instances in which he believed he served as Diana's faultless knight in shining armor. He repeatedly uses words such as "heroic" and "discrete" (!) to describe himself, which struck me as increasingly strange as the book plodded on. Also, Paul has a wife and family but yet states clearly that his loyalty was/is foremost to Diana - all day, every day.
It doesn't someone who's studied psychology (which I have, I should add) to realize Paul Burrell (and Diana, to be honest) have some issues. Most likely, codependency.
Don't read this book if you're hoping to learn a great deal about Princess Diana. If self-congratulatory butlers are your thing, though, this is the book for you.
23 people found this helpful
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- Christine Beutner
- 02-11-17
So glad I finally listened!
As an American Royalist since Diana appeared on the scene, I resisted this book for many years as I felt it was a betrayal on Paul Burrell's part to have written it . My opinion is now the opposite.
At almost 20 years on from her death , it was a fascinating listen. I was brought to smiles, chuckles , and of course tears.
Thank you , Paul , for your service and for the sacrifices made by you and your family for holding the course.
Highest recommendations to all those interested in the British Royal Family
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- Michaele Frederick
- 12-17-18
Great! Until the last hour
I loved the first 28 1/2 hours. The chapters on the Queen were very entertaining as were most of the chapters on Princess Diana. His continual patting himself on the back grew tiresome. And toward the end I grew weary of his constant self-acclaimed keeper of Princess Diana’s legacy and secrets he kept alluding to that he would take to his grave. We got it the first 187 times.
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- Makail Lewis
- 05-22-18
Great Book.. Spoiler Alert....
Loved the story, but title & cover of book was misleading. Not all about Diana.
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- LRK
- 12-09-17
Interesting approach and a great story
This was an interesting Approach by the author who told her story by telling his own story. In a way it's actually genius because telling his own story is something that really can't be refuted as much as trying to tell the story of Diana herself. I actually really enjoyed this book and it gave me a whole new perspective on the Spencer family. I had heard similar stories from others, but here you see just how far they would go to capitalize on their daughter's life. It also gave me more respect than I expected to find for the Royal family.
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- Brenda
- 08-26-09
A Royal Duty
A facinating insight to a very private and public family. It changed my opinion on quite a few things. Paul Burrell did an outstanding job.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-17-19
Excellent book about life with Princess Diana
Paul Burrell did a phenomenal job articulating his life serving the Royal family and the backlash he faced after her death. Excellent book. I highly recommend it.
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- WILLIE WONKA
- 07-16-16
Excellent first person account.
History as told by the most intimate of first person accounts. Paul Burrell was The Princesses friend, counselor, and protector. Just a great story.
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- Ninotchka
- 05-17-12
Really enjoyed it!
This was my first story on the Royals. I was really impressed with the lively narration and the concise, but detailed story line. I enjoyed learning about the "servant" side of the story too and how life was for Paul in the Queen's service. I found him very loyal and respectful in telling his story. I hope that this author produces more books on the subject or even on other subjects. He is a great writer and a very good narrator. I enjoyed this a lot.
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- Nancy Gardner
- 12-23-18
Poignant and Loving Memoir
For years I have avoided any “tell-all”books about this most beloved Royal. In my heart, she was nearly flawless, terribly maligned in the press, and she felt like someone that I knew, personally. People with that kind of magical charisma are like that. I didn’t want my image to be tarnished. Listening to Mr. Burrell read his passionate, and very detailed, recounting of his life with The Princess has only improved the magic for me. Even in his brutal recounting of the darker things that happened in and around her life, he remains a gentleman. Her most personal secrets are not revealed, but her spirit and personality are. It’s a privilege to hear this real-life story in his own voice.
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- customer
- 10-10-17
GREAT READ
I would thoroughly recommend. Feels a real account. I'm glad I waited all these years.
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- honeybee
- 05-29-13
You'll never see the royals the same again..
Surprisingly interesting. I enjoyed this book more then I expected. I thought it would be some what controversial due to the publicity it gained during its release (think: bad mouthing of the royal family and them being portrayed as cold and some what heartless). It was infact the opposite, Paul obviously had the upmost respect for the royal family and revealed a more of the warmth and kindness the royal family unforchantly keep hidden from the public. This book is one man's tribute to Diana that will be, no doubt,referenced for years to come history. Why Paul became a hated figure in the uk, for so long when he first released this book over ten years ago, i will never know. I guess they didn't read the book first?
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- markj
- 12-05-14
The story we all wanted to know
What did you like most about A Royal Duty?
I liked the apparent honesty of Burrell's description of circumstances and events.
What did you like best about this story?
It's a compelling story, about one of the most interesting figures of the 20th century.
Any additional comments?
No one seems to come out of this unscathed, but it seems clear where Burrell's sympathies lie. I think what struck me most was his enduring loyalty to HM The Queen and the clear insight into her as a sane and highly intelligent woman.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-12-19
Outstanding Tribute
keeping truth in our History books. And infact has given me a respect for the Queen I previously didn't have.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-15-13
Great Listen, dont miss it
Paul Burrell and family has in my view has been through so much that we other mortals would have fallen into a deep depression. He has done more than any other employee would for their employer. He deserves our respect for his loyalty to Diana and the other royals. He seems to have given the royals his life and got nothing but disloyalty and hate in return. Diana was a unique person who deserves this tribute from a caring, loyal man as Paul. Good luck to him, he deserves our support. Paul is so easy to listen to, well done Paul Cant wait for the next book.
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- Nadine Holly
- 08-09-20
Incredible audio book what gives real insights
This is one of my favourite audio books so far about the Princess Diana.
I find it very good to listen to, heartwarming, sad, amusing, very insightful. It is a real journey to follow. Really recommend it.
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- Angelcritique
- 07-15-20
Informative and captivating
I'm so happy that Paul wrote this book. It's content needed to be said. There has been so
much rubbish written about Princess Diana. The Royals always kick off when staff come out with a reveal all book, but Paul was in close contact with The Queen, Diana, Charles and the little princes and knows what went on. It's important for the truth to be told. Paul's voice is easy on the ear and he narrates the book well. He is a strong character and coped well with his duty toward Diana especially when she died. He's a brave man.
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- Jen Curnow
- 06-29-20
Fantastic honest read
This has certainly changed my views and opinions on a number of issues surrounded by Princess Diana’s tragic death. For the better, I may add.
Wonderful insight to the royal world.
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- B Bonaz
- 06-15-20
Touching
I think it's always a good thing to listen to every side of each story. This one was very warm and loving to Princess Diana. I'm glad I've listened to it.
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- james mclean
- 08-28-19
excellent read this book had me gripped
loved it couldn't stop listening had me gripped I felt as though I were there
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- Helen Martin
- 08-30-21
I should have known
In my opinion this is a self-promoter who exaggerates his closeness to his employer. Ponderous. Stuck it out for 8 hours but could take no more. Regret the purchase.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-07-21
Sticky
What a conceited twat. I'm sure his attitude is common but seriously, "the OTHER palace wedding', "missing only the 9 corgies". Does this guy realise he is a servant, not a member of the family. I'm a monarchist, in as much as I respect the work the Queen has dedicated her life to, and I listened to this only to balance it with the scathing records of Paul's behaviour in most other publications, but it really does paint a world that is pithy, shallow, antiquated, and so socially rude in a world where people are suffering.
The guy also glided past the fact that the downstairs quarters were a well known fuck-fest, largely kept in keeping with the men-only quarters name above the door. This guy has even been recorded as taking the party out to Hamstead Heath, probably for the fresh air... Wife and boys not in toe, well not his kids anyway...
Sticky fingers Paul Burrell, waste of $14.95
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- Anonymous User
- 02-11-21
I couldn’t stop listening!
Paul Burrell is an interesting character. He is somehow likeable and unlikeable at the same time. He genuinely seems to love Diana but sharing these stories seems like a obvious betrayal of her trust. His deeply personal stories about Diana, Charles and the Queen are totally enthralling. However, I tended to drift off a bit when the narrative skewed to his own personal biography. It is definitely a one-sided account from a man who clearly has a martyr complex. But his narration is emotive and captivating. This is one I would actually listen to again.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-09-19
Fascinating and Insightful
I highly recommend this book to everyone. It is a fascinating and insightful story about the behind closed doors relationship between a Princess and her servant who became her closest friend and confidante. I felt like I was there with them both as they together and individually encounter and deal with challenges brought about by their lifestyle and unusual situations. I will probably listen to this book more than once and seek out any others written by the same author. Thank you for giving me an enjoyable and compelling look into your life and telling us how it really was. Hopefully history will be correct as a result of the author’s efforts.
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- Juanita Allies
- 06-10-19
A Truely Remarkable Account of History
It’s not often we mere mortals can look into a life of a person in history an be able to relate to their insecurities, fears and absolute loneliness.
Paul Burrell has been able to allow the public to glimpse that reality in one ICONIC person Diana The Princess of Wales.
I am truly grateful as I’m sure many many people around the world are, because he related Royal Family protocol with love, compassion and deep understanding.
THANK YOU so much
Juanita C Allies
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- Peonyrose
- 02-22-16
Fantastic insightful
What did you like most about A Royal Duty?
Gives a real insight into Princess Diana's life and that of the Royal Family
Which character – as performed by Paul Burrell – was your favourite?
Just awesome
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Couldn't stop listening but have to work, sleep etc