Unsurprisingly, the focus of royal life is usually on the royals themselves. From Princess Diana’s iconic revenge dress to the ongoing feud between Princes Harry and William, royals make for great headlines. But sometimes the people who keep life at the palaces ticking along smoothly are just as scandalous, shocking and downright soap-opera worthy – and none were quite as memorable as the Queen Mother’s favourite servant, William Tallon.
- William Tallon – or Backstairs Billy – was a lifelong servant to the late Queen Mother, regarded by those close to the royals as one of her close friends
- Despite holding such a high position, William’s personal life was full of scandal and uproarious stories – something which is being turned into a new West End play starring Downton Abbey star Penelope Wilton
- In other royal news, we love Queen Elizabeth II's sassy response to a rather rude remark reportedly made by Prince Philip
