For more than 20 years, Burrell enjoyed a close connection with the British Crown. Starting out as footman to Queen Elizabeth, he wen on to become Princess Diana's butler . & her closest confidant. Here he reveals the secrets of royal style & how you too can host events. There are detailed guidelines on etiquette & entertaining, as well as the royal standards for teas, picnics, children's parties, simple suppers & brunches, holiday meals, formal weddings, & other celebrations. There are more than 50 longtime popular recipes, detailed directions on how to fold napkins into elegant designs, tips on formal seating arrangements, & instructions for creating elaborate floral centerpieces. 100's of color illustrations.