Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell reveals ‘lifechanging’ ’cancer diagnosis

Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell shared “lifechanging” news that he has been diagnosed with cancer on his appearance at the ITV show Lorraine. While introducing him on the show, host Lorraine Kelly stated that Burrell would be sharing that he had been diagnosed with cancer. She said, “Paul Burrell will be here with lifechanging news” before adding that “he’ll be sharing his cancer diagnosis for the first time in the hope that he’ll help others”.

Paul Burrell first joined Princess Diana and then Prince Charles’ household at Highrove House, Gloucestershire, in 1987 as a butler to the princess until her untimely death in 1997. At the time, he suggested that Princess had said that Burrell was “the only man she ever trusted”. Since his royal career ended, Burrell had multiple appearances on television and reality shows including ‘I’m A Celebrity’ in 2004 and Australian Princess, Stars In Their Eyes and In Therapy.

On Lorraine, Paul was seen fighting back his tears as he told of his diagnosis of prostate cancer. He also said that he found out last year and underwent a medical for a TV show. He told the talk show host that he is on hormone therapy and it’s sort of “robbing” him of his testosterone. Paul said that he is “tired, emotional” and he gets “hot flushes”. Talking further, Paul urged the viewers to go for a “simple blood test” which can detect the early signs of prostate cancer.

FAQs:

1. Who is Paul Burrell?
   Paul Burrell first joined Princess Diana and then Prince Charles’ household at Highrove House, Gloucestershire, in 1987 as a butler to the princess until her untimely death in 1997.
2. Which cancer does Paul Burrell have?
   On Lorraine, Paul Burrell was seen fighting back his tears as he told of his diagnosis of prostate cancer.