A former royal butler to the Queen and Queen Mother has admitted a string of child abuse offences.
Paul Kidd, 55, of Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, pleaded guilty to charges including indecent assault and sexual activity with a child.
He also admitted possessing more than 18,000 indecent images of children, as well as making indecent images.
The charges relate to historic sexual abuse on three children who were under 16 when the offences took place.
The charges relate to historic sexual abuse on three children who were under 16 when the offences took place.