Paul Burrell sparked astonishment this week with claims that his Cheshire home is apparently haunted by the former Princess of Wales - even though she never visited the property.
As Paul Burrell prepares to strip off for ITV's The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls, we take a look at the former royal butler's life behind the scenes, from his painful cancer battle to his complicated love life
Who is Paul Burrell? Why did he stop working at the palace? Learn more about Maria Cosgrove's spouse, his service at Buckingham Palace, and his personal life.
Princess Diana's former royal butler Paul Burrell was married for three decades, but his wife was left devastated when she discovered he wanted to start a new life with a man