Speaking In His Defense
Even though Burrell was charged with robbery, his case was sensationally dismissed when the Queen intervened in his defense. She had apparently given her former employee permission to store the 310 items in question. As a result of this action, all legal proceedings against Burrell were dropped.
Speaking In His Defense
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Not The Last Time
This, however, would not be the last time Burrell’s actions were questioned. During the investigation into Diana’s death in 2008, it was discovered that an ex-royal household member had secretly duplicated the princess’s and others’ correspondence. On the other hand, Burrell said he did so because of the papers’ “historical importance.”
Not The Last Time
