Major Colin Burgess

About the Author

Major Colin Burgess is a distinguished former military officer and royal aide whose distinguished career in the British Army culminated in his role as Comptroller to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1998 to 2002. With a deep sense of duty and unwavering loyalty, he served at Clarence House, overseeing the daily operations of the royal household during a pivotal era. Drawing from his intimate firsthand experiences, Burgess offers a rare and respectful glimpse into the private world of the monarchy in his memoir Behind Palace Doors: My Years with the Queen Mother. His narrative blends personal anecdotes with historical insight, revealing the warmth, wit, and resilience of one of Britain's most beloved figures while maintaining the utmost discretion and admiration for the institution he served.