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Simona Kitanovska

Karim Photo – A Rare Pic Of Queen Victoria’s Controversial, Favorite Butler ‘Munshi Abdul Karim

A rare photo of one of Queen Victoria’s favorite servants, Abdul Karim who she nicknamed ‘Munshi’ and caused controversy at the palace, is to go on sale.

Abdul Karim served as the Royal’s butler during the final fourteen years of the aged royal’s lengthy reign.

The pair are believed to have formed a close friendship over the period – much to the Royal Court’s dismay.

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