Arts & Entertainment

Princess Diana’s butler comes out and reveals he’s getting married

Paul Burrell kept his sexuality secret for years

Published

9 years ago

March 7, 2017

Mariah Cooper

(Paul Burrell. Princess Diana’s former butler. Screenshot via YouTube.)

Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell has come out as gay and has announced he will be marrying his boyfriend, The Sun reports.

Burrell, 57, became Princess Diana’s personal butler in 1987 and the two shared a close relationship. According to sources who spoke with The Sun, Burrell only revealed his secret to her because she “was the only woman he felt he could tell.”

“Paul’s friends and family all know but for a long time he kept it a closely guarded secret,” sources told The Sun. “He did share it with Diana while he worked with her because they were so close. But at the time she was the only woman he felt he could tell.”

Burrell was married to his wife Maria for 32 years. The couple had two children together and divorced nine months ago. Burrell is now engaged to marry his boyfriend Graham Cooper, a lawyer.

Burrell and Cooper have reportedly been dating for years and are planning a circus-themed wedding for April.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

Published

13 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Staff reports

(Photo courtesy of Crave HBO Max)

“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

Bars & Parties

Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

15 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

Published

15 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.