Summary
EXACTLY five years ago today with the death of the Queen Mother, the gilded world of William Tallon came to a crashing halt.
After 50 years of unbroken royal service, there were many who feared for the welfare of her quaintly titled Page of the Backstairs as he adjusted to life outside palace walls. Yet incredibly the man affectionately known as 'Backstairs Billy' took to his new circumstances with unexpected vitality.See the full content of this document
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Backstairs Billy and His Royal Lament
In no time he became a familiar figure at theatrical first nights, society parties and elegant soiree...
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