Queen Mother 's royal courtier Backstairs Billy was known as William Tallon . Rose from impoverished beginnings to become her confidant and friend . But he also breached protocol and brought young men to Clarence House . Other courtiers took revenge by banishing him from Queen Mother 's side . Also denied her request that he should be allowed to live at Clarence House for the rest of his life .
Queen Mother 's royal courtier William Tallon was known as Backstairs Billy . Rose from impoverished beginnings to become her confidant and friend . But he also breached protocol and brought young men to Clarence House . Other courtiers took revenge by banishing him from Queen Mother 's side . Also denied her request that he should be allowed to live at Clarence House for the rest of his life .