Former butler's tales from Buckingham Palace (1974) | RetroFocus

In this fascinating 1974 interview, Australian David Tunnel talks about his experience working as a butler at Buckinham Palace.
Tunnel explains how he ended up in the job, what he received for Christmas from the Queen and Prince Philip, why the Queen's meals are often served cold, and what happened the day he found himself stuck in a lift with Her Majesty.

This story aired on the ABC's 'GTK' on 22 May 1974
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