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Since Queen Elizabeth died…..

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Daddima Wed 29-Apr-26 11:53:28

…does anybody else notice an increase in the ‘palace staff members’ sharing stories? There was another ‘former royal butler’ on the radio yesterday who had also worked for Donald Trump. I see Grant Harrald, who was also a royal butler, popping up more and more often ( hardly recognisable, mind you, at stones lighter and complete with designer stubble and dyed hair)
I wonder if loyalty to the queen meant that the staff wouldn’t have dreamt of telling tales, and maybe they don’t feel the same loyalty to Charles ( especially if they have lost their jobs), or is it just coincidence?

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WithNobsOnIt Thu 30-Apr-26 22:47:45

Unfortunately par for course nowadays in all walks of life.

Can't see the Monarch lasting much longer after Charles departs

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Daddima Wed 06-May-26 14:29:24

Franbern

StoneofDestiny

She lived a life of unbelievable luxury as did her husband and children, and extended family. She never
Had to worry about money, housing, mortgages, healthcare. unemployment, housework, clothes, cars or the education of her children. She lived a long life and could pass on her wealth on without worry of inheritance tax. She had to be forced to pay tax and repairs for her private residence, clearly thinking the taxpayer should stump up for that expense, as well as for public Services. Let's not forget the £12 million she paid to keep her son Andrew out of court and in hope of denying justice for his victims.

What is amazing is that the palace keep pumping out stories about her after death, even trying to celebrate her 100th birthday which she never had! Why criticise those in the lower echelons talking about her, when the palace senior and her family don't stop talking about her for their own ends?

Well said - good to see a touch of reality.

Can I ask, is it a ‘touch of reality’ that people have the ‘worry’ of inheritance tax when passing on their wealth to their children?
I can honestly say I know noone who worries about that, but I do know people who have the worry of paying their rent or fuel bills.

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Oreo Wed 06-May-26 19:54:09

All I can say is that there are plenty of wealthy families who can enjoy the benefits that wealth bestows without having to do any duties at all.
The RF enjoy many benefits but do have duties and have to live life in the public eye a lot of the time.
The Queen was a product of her time as regards nannies/ children.

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