The GRAND Finale! ROYAL Service, The Final Chapters!

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The Vintage Read Show How sad to say goodbye to this wonderful book! It has been so much fun to share Royal Service by Stephen Barry with you every Friday.
However, more exciting book adventures await.
If you want to watch all the episodes in this series, please click the link below!
👉 • Royal Secrets By Steph...
Stephen Barry started as a footman at a very young age and worked his way up to become Prince Charles's first valet.
As he tells us his story, we hear many fun anecdotes about his employers and other faithful retainers.
In this episode, we hear about Christmas at Windsor & Fireworks at The Castle Of Mey
If you enjoy this, please follow along for future episodes.
You can view all the episodes so far here:
• Royal Service By Steph...
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[@katesinclair2645]

He seemed such a nice man and he got a long very well with then Prince Charles. Such a shame he passed away so young. May he rest in peace.

[@juliesuris8906]

Yes ... his epilogue shows his gratitude for all he was able to experience. He earned it all through his work, yet he focused not on what was due to him because of the responsibilities he fulfill but on the great position and the good boss he had. .He comes across as both grateful and graceful.

[@kappy-nf6uh]

Yes, it appears he died four years later. Amazing that he managed to publish two books in just a few short years.

[@tammysmith8828]

Would love "The Little Princesses " for the next book.

[@ajune583]

Yes please!

[@kellyk1078]

Yes! I have on Audible and I LOVE it! It is one that I listen to over and over again.

[@juliesuris8906]

Another yes vote!

[@charlenebowden4511]

Yes yes yes 🙌 Please.

[@jacquelinearcher1158]

@@kellyk1078it’s enchanting isn’t it the reader is perfect too

[@louisegrimwood8882]

What a kind man Charles is.

[@flowermeerkat6827]

Stephen Berry must have been such a delightful man. I looked him up and he was on 37 when he died.😢 Thank you again for reading this lovely book.

[@janetbowersox83]

How lovely Stephen had a great place to live! What a generous gift from then Prince Charles!

[@thevintageread]

Yes that was really lovely x

[@realmms]

What a great book !!! Great choice !

[@margaretbarnes2032]

Hello Shauna - I loved this book - I’m so sad we are at the end - I felt like I was the one leaving ‘Royal Service’ in that last chapter :) King Charles does seem like a really nice man - I hope he has many more years on the throne - he deserves it! The Little Princesses sounds like a great choice when you’re ready to start up again.

[@allthatfluffnstuffQLDaustralia]

Absolutely 💯 The little Princess’s

[@bettygarcia162]

I'm a little teary about the end of this book!!!

[@juliannek3134]

That was such a lovely book. King Charles is such a lovely man.

[@Superdesertangel8]

I feel quite tearful now the book is finished, Shauna. Thank you so much for reading and sharing it. I thoroughly enjoyed it. ❤

[@thevintageread]

Wonderful!

[@mezzamuddle]

Charles seems like a kind and sensitive man. The royal family does look after their staff and particularly the ones that have been with them for a long time. I've thoroughly enjoyed this book and the way you bring them to life Shauna. The Little Princess's sounds perfect for the next book 😊

[@Sassie1]

It's a shame Stephen felt the need to leave the then Prince Charles's service - the way it's written leads me to believe that he may have been "pushed" out a bit by Di. Possibly she felt that his raised eyebrow was more than just cheeky even tho he was trying to help her in understanding the then PoW personality a bit more as we all now know how different they truly were. Looking forward to "The Little Princesses"!

[@mflow6485]

She probably wouldn't have liked having someone around who was closer to Charles than she was.

[@larhumba4233]

I shall really miss Stephen Barry, what a thoughtful, lovely man, and a similar PofW. No wonder they both got on so well. 😢🖤

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

I wish , it went on and on!! I will enjoy anything you love. So long you do not stop, it is so much fun. Thanks. These books have brought to life a Charles that l did not know. It actually made me appreciate him more, his caractère and his qualities, and it brought to me a Diana, that l though l knew, but realise was so different, from the princess that all adored. The ending is so sad. It must be hard to be a royal, because you can not be friend even that you like peoples you are really alone in a sort of bubble. This is why eventually everybody end up escaping and you are left alone. Thank God for Camilla .She never left him down even that he did.

[@thevintageread]

I'll definitely keep the books coming!

[@raffaellavitiello1762]

​@@thevintageread Shauna you have an amazing talent. You make us feel we are living the story, very few people can do this. It is a gift .... plus you have a very beautiful voice.

[@jackiegould1569]

😂😂😂As you were whispering I was leaning in! 😂😂😂

[@irener1111]

SHE gave me a nod. That line says a lot!

[@notsplanin]

This has been so much fun! Always sad for one to end but looking forward to the next . Yes on "The Little Prencesses" !

[@AnnCarmody]

Thank you Shauna! A couldn't help but think as the book was nearing its end, how kind and respectful King Charles was to Stephen Barry. Charles saw the man first and the servant second. King Charles has always been the same with people from all walks of life. A very humble man.The unfortunate part is, the world canonized Diana and with Charles, he became the villain. He has always kept a dignified silence and people today still see him as the villain. Shauna until you began reading to us the great autobiographies on Charles and Diana, I was the same. Charles has always kept a dignified silence and has allowed the world to keep their fairy tale on how beautiful and saintly Princess Diana was. No doubt she was a remarkable, kind and beautiful young lady. She instinctively knew the needy and the marginalized was where she could with kindness and warmth support them in their lives. Harry didn't inherit Charles and Diana's genes of respect, kindness and consideration for others. He walks the walks, talks the talk however it is all about himself and what he can get out of all the charities he supports.

[@thevintageread]

Thank you so much for your thoughts!

[@AnnCarmody]

Oops Shauna! I repeated "dignified silence" and the spacing wrong in parts! (Writing it on my phone is a little hard.)

[@janerochester]

😢sad it is done and felt sad when they said good bye. As always thanks for bring every book alive for us to enjoy, it is truely appreciated! Looking forward to the next, what ever you choose❤

[@thevintageread]

Thanks for listening

[@mariahaarsma9700]

One of my favourite books - I think people who did not grow up with the Queen would find it interesting - the war years, Uncle David, Prince Phillip..

[@HelenLeach-q9v]

I love your very Australian expressions. You are hilarious. “Tell him where to stick his raised eyebrow”❤️❤️❤️😂😂🇦🇺

[@CarolineOwens-q7d]

😂😂😂

[@vericarauza5830]

Shauna I trust your choice of a book. I've enjoyed almost all the books that you chose. You are really good at bringing them to life. Thanks.

[@thevintageread]

I'm so glad you've enjoyed the reads!

[@CarolS-wf3dw]

Loved this book. Bittersweet ending. Whatever book you choose will be a winner!

[@janetbowersox83]

What a lovely epilogue....it sounded like Prince Charles was going to miss him and had a hard time saying what he really felt. Stephen Barry sounds like he was an amazing person!

[@pameladigaetano8119]

Little Princesses. A great next book.

[@advancedwatcher]

Yes, The Little Princesses!

[@Dunawori1957]

It brought a little tear to my eye at the end. What a wonderful experience for Stephen, he really appreciated the opportunities he had through the job. God bless him

[@suemcdermott2947]

Aw thats the end of that You make the books such fun. Thank you for lifting us all up

[@kathyevans2968]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and listening to your take on it! Thanks Shauna for making this so enjoyable.

[@susanjohnson9795]

We all went along with your whispering. Seemed appropriate. 😂😂

[@annetaylor7834]

Thank you, Shauna. I loved that book. Such great insights and sweet moments. The Little Princesses sounds as though it will be just as good.

[@SkyeandsSummer]

Agree 100% with you loved that book 😊😊😊

[@baz7055]

Love this book and Little Princesses sound like a perfect choice.

[@Always_Thinking]

Shauna, this book & your delivery were so enjoyable! TY🎉❤❤

[@pamelashannon6104]

I loved the series on both of Stephen Barry’s books. I think Crawfoe’s book would be lovely. It gets my vote!

[@beatieswanepoel3004]

Good afternoon Shauna and Shaunettes! Hope you have a great weekend. ❤️🌹🐝

[@thevintageread]

❤️🌹🐝 Happy weekend!

[@bridgetmclaughlin6198]

That book was so enjoyable. Prince Charles must’ve missed him so much. He’d been with him practically all his adult life at this stage. I think Diana was jealous of their closeness which is understandable especially as she was so young. I wonder where Stephen Barry went after that? It was so sad that he died so young. He seemed a lovely man and so loyal

[@roxorange6022]

Such a lovely portrait of the relationship between Charles and his valet. Times moved on and Stephen obviously had the wit to know when it was time he moved on as well. Imagine all the other glorious books or other gifts he could have gone on to share with the world. Sad times in the 1980's I'm sure Charles would have shed a tear at Stephen's untimely death.

[@brightonnana]

The Little Princesses sounds like a perfect next book. I enjoyed Royal Service, it gave quite a lot of insight into the then Prince Charles particularly.

[@agnescassar7604]

Hi Shauna, sad because it's the final chapter. 😢😢 Really loved this book.❤❤

[@thevintageread]

I know, but we'll have more book chat soon!

[@CarolineOwens-q7d]

Thank you Shauna, you have no idea how much I look forward to your book reviews. I particularly loved Stephen Berry and that's due in no small part to the way you portrayed him. It's really sad that he died so young. Looking forward to your next choice. Enjoy your week "off". ❤

[@vericarauza5830]

@@CarolineOwens-q7d This is what's so great about creative and talented people, their legacy stays with us, even after they're gone.

[@CarolineOwens-q7d]

@vericarauza5830 🎯 I agree with you you hit the nail on the head 🤗

[@motherhenn8850]

I was hoping you would consider The Little Princessses at some point.

[@HellBelle666]

I L❤VE you reading any book, Shauna! You have such a wonderful voice, when narrating each book. I find you really do connect with us all😍💯🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@CarolineOwens-q7d]

I agree 💯 with you and she really brings the characters to life.

[@anneballantyne3766]

Another book comes to an end and so thank you for your reading rendition of Stephen Barry’s years with our now King; I wish he would have been alive to witness and write about these days of KC 111 and Queen C . The Little Princesses would be wonderful, you have my support. Thanks Shauna .🇨🇦

[@janetbowersox83]

Well....he probably knew the Prince's moods better than anyone. So he gave signals to prevent any issues

[@margaretmorris672]

Good morning Shauna have loved this book and felt quite emotional at the end of it all. 😢 Enjoy your break from reading, though l am looking forward to your next book. The Little Princess’s sounds like it could be very interesting especially if it includes the period when Elizabeth and Margaret were simply the York girls. ❤❤❤

[@NancyDVI]

It's always sad when a book is done ❤

[@RosieES8288]

Hi Shauna ni ce way to finish the day 🌹

[@thevintageread]

🌹 So nice of you to say!

[@beckyherlinger7883]

Thank you so much for bringing us this wonderful book! I'm sad it's over. 😢

[@heathergrainger4718]

That was beautiful. Prince Charles /our King, sounds like a very kind and caring man. I would like The Little Princesses. I have always wondered what that was about. Thanks.

[@rmdewberry2482]

Aww, I'll miss our time with Stephen Barry.

[@cyndicarter8075]

I read THE LITTLE PRINCESSES and it was a very interesting read. I enjoyed it very much

[@luciafidalgo296]

Thank you Shauna. I really enjoyed this book. The Little Princesses would be just as enjoyable.

[@janerochester]

Good morning Shauna! Glad you are here but sad this book is finishing.❤ from Florida!

[@thevintageread]

I know, me too! 😭

[@pameladigaetano8119]

Hi from another Floridian. ❤😂

[@barbraluce5706]

This Florida Shauna-ette sends a Hello...waiting all day and into the night to hear the last chapters

[@dijones9217]

I enjoyed the book so much ,but it’s also your reading that makes every word special … “The Little Princesses” sounds wonderful 💐

[@susemr2]

Good morning Shauna! Love from the UK🇬🇧 Sip! Slurp! Sippy Sip! 🙂🙃🙂 rebel sipper!😉

[@skippyalbrite2431]

Sip!😊

[@alidabotes6264]

😅😅😅

[@RannieH71]

What a fantastic series! 👏👏👏 The last words of the chapter, where they say goodbye, brought a tear to my eye. Thanks Shauna. 🫶

[@thevintageread]

My pleasure x

[@QueenOfScorpions]

🦂❤️🦂 What a fantastic book! Thank you so much Shauna ❤️

[@thevintageread]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@xo2quilt]

I had to come back and listen again. I'm sure that as men, they both missed their interactions, but I get how the job could be overwhelming. Just training his replacement must have been a job, Charles getting used to the little quirks of a new man would take some adjustment. Thank you so much for treating us to this book!!

[@janetbowersox83]

Oh no! It can't be the end! I have so enjoyed hearing this book and you always do such a great narration!

[@thevintageread]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

[@retrogradepink]

Oh man, that was great! And now I'm truly sad that he died only a few years later.

[@thevintageread]

Yes it is so sad x

[@lindsayadams9527]

@@thevintagereadWhat happened to him Shauna? Was it an accident or I’ll health?

[@Polopony]

@@lindsayadams9527 He died in 1986 aged 37 in a London hospital, apparently of AIDS, according to a close friend.

[@lindsayadams9527]

@ Thank you for the information. So sad to die so young.

[@yorkshiregal]

Hello Shauna and Everyone🙋‍♀️🇬🇧🌹 Looking forward to this but sad it’s the last chapters🥲

[@gailalicea1622]

💜 Ah yes 💜 👸"The Little Princesses"👸 sounds wonderful 😀 💜

[@kazzaswan2924]

Such a great book. I’m sad he didn’t live longer, as I think he would’ve had a good career as a writer.

[@olgakiraly-xv4mg]

Good morning Shauna! Loved this series. I would love the Little Princesses to be the next one.

[@brendastajkowski502]

That was such a good story of what life was like for Charles. Evidently Diana's difficulties had already emerged. Perhaps Hazard had inherited some of his mother's qualities.

[@aliciamccombs1572]

I really enjoy story time with you.

[@paulinewilson613]

I'm so very sorry this book is finished, it was just lovely getting Stephen's insight into Royal life. Thank you Shauna, looking forward to 'The Little Princesses' too xxx

[@moreadsAlot]

This was so entertaining. Shauna, your talent for reviewing books is unmatched! I think the Little Princesses is a good choice. Looking forward to whatever you choose ❤

[@thevintageread]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💖

[@Mandersjoy]

The Little Princesses sounds great! Your book reviews are always lovely. 💕

[@catherineniles5048]

Greetings from Canada! Loved this book, Shauna, thank you, so looking forward to the Little Princesses......sometime in the future, I hope you consider doing a review of one of the biographies about Prince Philip's mother, a fascinating story.

[@delciecabral4855]

Thank you Shauna, this was great ❤

[@barbraluce5706]

Love the whispering! You read these personal books with so much empathy and kindness. This book was so special. Thank you, Shauna

[@isabelwright8910]

Awe i didn't want that book to end 😢 Little princesses sounds good 👍 Can you tell is what Harry left out of the paperback of spare, please 🙄 😀

[@glenyshanlon5112]

Lovely story about working for the king sounds like it was very happy times. The only thing I don't like about the royals is hunting on horse back I love the clothes they wear but not the sport looking forward to your next book after your well deserved rest from reading I really love you reading thank you so much 💐💐💐💐

[@bettyhunder6146]

Steve was helping her with his cough and eyebrows,😅

[@flowermeerkat6827]

Loved this book Shauna! Thank you! I'd love to hear about the little princesses!

[@KR-ev5lj]

Thank you Shauna for reading this book to us. 🙏 It was a delightful book, showing a kind, very human side of the then Prince Charles. It's very sad how soon and how young Stephen Barry passed.

[@beckyherlinger7883]

Yes, please, The Little Princesses! Would be interesting to read, considering that Crawfie was completely ostracized by the Royal Family after penning it. See for ourselves what all the fuss was about...

[@valerieforbes8096]

In Northamptonshire we all called it Alltrop.

[@willowtree9291]

Not this end of the county. 😂

[@sallyl5041]

Yes Shauna The Little Princes sounds very interesting

[@jameydupuy9280]

I adored this book. Thank you so very much for all these chapters.

[@maggiedavies5312]

I really loved that. It brought home the very human caring side of our lovely King.

[@taylorteam2901]

Oh goodness - I felt quite teary at the end 😢 Sniiiiff 😔

[@thevintageread]

I know!

[@SharonSeaver]

Good morning, Shauna. This was a wonderful book. Thank you for sharing it with us all. I'm looking forward to the next one. I appreciate you very much ❤️ 🥰😘

[@barbarahoran580]

I'm so sad to say goodbye to Stephen Barry. What a great couple of books. I would really like to have a read of The Little Princesses.

[@2000konnie]

Wonderful book. 📕 And I love how this confirms what a good man now King Charles is.

[@JaniceRogers-hb3js]

Sip from Canada 🇨🇦❤️

[@kathyblalock8078]

Good morning afternoon evening here's hoping we all have a blessed weekend ❤ love from the Florida Keys USA

[@pameladigaetano8119]

Hi Kathy. Live just a bit north of you. With this being a worldwide talk it's nice to see someone that lives so close to you.😂❤😅

[@crazyplantlady7985]

Hello Kathy - I'm guessing that you also watch Fiona/Avid Gardener! Best wishes to you - from Lancashire, north west UK.

[@kathyblalock8078]

@crazyplantlady7985 hello so glad to have a new friend

[@kathyblalock8078]

@pameladigaetano8119 Hello Pamela how far north

[@edwinatonna9703]

I loved this book Shauna and think The Little Princesses is a great choice . 👏

[@edd9032]

Good morning Shauna🤗 Just tuned in to watch the final episode, I really enjoyed this book with you as narrator. Stephen Barry is so endearing. He also made Prince Charles so endearingly likeable. Thank you Shauna, whatever book you choose is fine by me, because truly I wouldn't have even thought of reading those books. The little Princesses it is then😀😘😘💞

[@deborahfiller3453]

So enjoyed this book and your brilliant commentary. Thank you for all you do Shauna!!

[@alidabotes6264]

Ditto!

[@thevintageread]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@suemcdermott2947]

Hello Shauna, I would love the Little Pricesses😊

[@thevintageread]

Got it!

[@jasminebean5762]

What a delightful book, I really enjoyed every episode. I'm with you in thinking that Princess Diana must have been glad to see Stephen leave. It's good to know however that the press were wrong, that there was no great row and the Princess did not use her position to push him out.

[@jackiejones690]

But she would have if he had stayed, she was already cleaning out Charles's staff

[@jasminebean5762]

@@jackiejones690 We will never know that though I suspect you are right, so it was good they both realised this was the right decision. Reading history books it seems that often close personal servants caused friction on marriage in royal households. Not surprising when you consider the close relationship and often long association between a man and his valet or a woman and her ladies maid.

[@Jeanne90275]

I doubt that the then Prince Charles was at all pleased by the book, but I found it to be a warm, charming, and flattering portrayal. Thanks, Shauna. Much appreciated.❤

[@lorrainereid9787]

he sounds like the butler on the paddington skit with the queen

[@chehhengong1576]

Thank you very much Shauna for your choice of Royal Service and for reading the chapters so vividly bringing the episodes to life. Your voice is so beautiful, calming and inspiring. It feels like watching play. Simply magnificent!!!

[@denisevettraino7916]

Shauna, that was an incredibly touching and heartfelt story of the intersecting of two mens' lives really...it's those small interactions and conversations that give insight into both their lives, one destined to become King, and the steadfast Stephan Barry who seemed perfectly suited to provide calm intelligent service to then Prince Charles. I do so appreciate your also calm, intelligent and enthusiastic ability to bring this book to life for us...Thank you, it was lovely ❣

[@ellianemartinez5038]

Yes, yes, yes The little Princesses please! I read it eons ago when I was very young (I’m your 80 yr old Peruvian fan) and that’s when I became fascinated by the Royals and all things British!

[@IleenKohn]

Thank you, Shauna, those last chapters were very touching and revealing. Good on you for sharing that book with us.

[@thevintageread]

You are very welcome!