Jun 18, 2007, 12:50 GMT
Paul Burrell will not be in Britain to mark the 10th anniversary of Britain's Princess Diana's death.
Princess Diana was loved. EPA/Fehim Demir
Diana's former butler, who has come under immense criticism for selling stories about his time with the princess, has reportedly told friends he will mark the sad occasion by appearing on US talk shows.
Burrell said his decision was made when Diana's sons, Princes William and Harry, excluded him from the concert being held in their mother's honour on July 1 at London's Wembley Stadium.
He has also been omitted from the London memorial service that will mark her tragic death on August 31.
A source told Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "As William and Harry obviously don't want him involved in things over here, Paul now reckons he's better off keeping well away.
"Although it will be emotional for him, Paul feels the American people will be interested on what he has to say about Diana. He expects to make a few TV appearances in the US to mark the occasion."
Meanwhile, William has launched a desperate bid to get the Spice Girls to reunite for the Concert for Diana.
The 24-year-old future king has reportedly been on the phone to Victoria Beckham to try and convince her to get her bandmates - Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell - back together for the event.
A source told Britain's News of the World newspaper: "Prince William is desperate for the girls to agree and they are considering."
William and Harry were huge fans of the Spice Girls during their 90s heyday and would be thrilled if the girls' much-hyped reunion would take place at the commemorative show.
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