'Backstairs Billy' told to leave home(posted 8023 days ago)The Queen Mother's most faithful servant has been told to leave his grace-and-favour home in the grounds of Clarence House after 51 years of service. William Tallon, who served as Steward and Page of the Backstairs, has been given until the end of July to leave Gate Lodge overlooking The Mall.
The faithful retainer, known affectionately as "Backstairs Billy", is said to have been forced to retire at 66, without severance pay, before he could help wind up the Queen Mother's affairs.
The snub has left him depressed and bewildered, according The Mail on Sunday. Mr Tallon will now move into a £80-a-week housing association flat in KENNINGTON.
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