Paul Burrell is furious that he has not been invited to the memorial service for Britain’s Princess Diana.
The princess’ former butler made two angry calls to Clarence House yesterday (28.08.07) demanding an explanation as to why he has been banned from Friday’s service (31.08.07) to make the tenth anniversary of her death.
After two heated exchanges, aides at Prince Charles’ office made it clear to Burrell that he “was not wanted and the decision stood.” Burrell was further enraged by the latest decision to invite one of the princess’ closest aides, Victoria Mendham, who was originally not included on the guest list.
A senior Clarence House source said: “Victoria Mendham has now been invited. It was a regrettable oversight.
“Paul Burrell has contacted Clarence House and left the courtiers he spoke to in no doubt about what he thought of their decision to leave him off the list.
“He was told he was not wanted and the decision stood. It is fair to say there was a degree or surprise at Mr. Burrell’s stance.” The royal family insist Burrell exploited his position after Diana’s death. He has published several books and went on a lecture tour of the US talking about the princess’ life and his time in her service.
On Monday (27.08.07), Charles’ wife, Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, made the decision not to join her husband at the memorial.
Despite being invited by her stepsons Princes William and Harry, Camilla has opted not to attend the service at the Guards Chapel in Westminster’s Wellington Barracks because she felt public controversy surrounding her attendance would have “diverted attention” from the event.
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