In the Royal Manner: Expert Advice on Etiquette and Entertaining from the Former Butler to Diana, Princess of Wales

by Paul Burrell

Book Overview

What is the proper order of courses in a meal? How many glasses and pieces of cutlery should be at each place setting? How does a butler in Buckingham Palace decant a wine? How can you give your... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 044652641X
• ISBN13: 9780446526418
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.8" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely fantastic

I have to say that at the beginning I didn't want to get the book but now I think that is one of the best books about etiquette I've ever bought, and I have lots of them.The recipes are incredible and very easy to prepare.The elegance and the exquisite taste is really unique, and the flower's centrepieces awesome, is something that anybody can do without a professional training.I think is a MUST TO HAVE BOOK.

In the Royal Manner : Expert Advice on Etiquette

I love this book! The most fascinating facet about it involves a concept that many people forget : entertaining is just as important as your personal etiquette. While the book mainly focuses on your role as a host/hostess, it also includes some helpful tips on protocol. Paul Burrell is brilliant, not too posch in his approach to explaining the ways of how things should be done. The English Royal family has been setting the standard for years on social etiquette, and this book makes it possible for others to continue the legacy. The book also includes unique recipes and decorating ideas.

Great book, super entertaining ideas

I was extremely skeptical about this book, but it is really super. Great recipes, and entertaining ideas. This is not a book about Princess Diana although she is refered in it, but it a wonderful source in the finer points in dinning. Definately worth it if you do any sort of formal entertaining!

Now HERE is one excellent Butler!

Mr. Paul Burrell managed to write a wonderful book with some great information if you entertain .. or if you are a Butler. What I like about it is that Mr. Burrell did not write one of those "tell all" books about Diana, Princess of Wales. For that reason he earned my respect. As Chairman of The International Guild of Professional Butlers I know that there are those who would sell their story. I know that Mr. Burrell was offered an enourmous amount of money but he refused! Good for him. And Yes, his book is absolutely wonderful.

An entertaining book on entertaining .....and more.

Snippets of Royal history with bits of inside info on the establishment - along with the most delicious recipes- you will want to try them all. You don`t have to be a florist to make any of his flower arrangements. A book for anyone and everyone.