THE BUTLER’S STASH

Former royal butler Paul Burrell was arrested for theft in January

2001 after a raid on his home led to the recovery of thousands of items police believed were taken from Diana’s Kensington Palace apartment.

The possessions included paintings, drawings, china, photographs, clothes and even personal notes from the late princess to her sons.

But just days into the trial, the case dramatically collapsed. It was revealed the Queen had suddenly recalled a meeting soon after Diana’s death during which Paul had told her that he’d kept some of her possessions for safekeeping.

It was later alleged the Queen intervened to stop the case after Prince Charles became concerned by what Diana’s trusted aide would reveal in court.