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Jessica Sansome

Paul Burrell recalls wondering if Christmas would be his last as he shares cancer diagnosis for first time

Paul Burrell has recalled the heartbreaking moment he was wrapping Christmas presents and wondered if he'd do that ever again as he shared his cancer diagnosis for the first time. The former royal butler shared his diagnosis on ITV's Lorraine on Monday (January 30) in which he confirmed he found out last year.

Paul, who said he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer last summer, also opened up about the moment he told his sons, Alexander and Nicholas, and the emotional moment between them. Introducing him on the ITV show today, host Lorraine Kelly said that Princess Diana's former butler would be speaking about the "life-changing" news that he had been diagnosed with cancer.

"Paul Burrell will be here with life-changing news," she said. "He'll be sharing his cancer news for the first time in the hope that he'll help others." Then, appearing live in the studio, Paul said he was "so tired" as he opened up about finding out he had cancer and the treatment he is having.

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