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Ken Wharfe
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Ken Wharfe
About this listen
Diana: Closely Guarded Secret became a best seller on both sides of the Atlantic.
As a member of Scotland Yard's elite Royalty Protection Department, Inspector Ken Wharfe was personal protection officer - in other words, bodyguard - to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, during the years that saw the final breakdown of her marriage and her separation from Prince Charles.
In that time he became a close friend and trusted confidant who shared her most private moments. His intimate firsthand account provides an affectionate, if not always uncritical, insight into this complex, troubled, but ultimately deeply fascinating woman.
Packed with anecdotes - and now revised with a new chapter containing material about Diana's so-called 'rock', her butler, Paul Burrell - this extraordinary account is the most intimate portrait of Diana to date and a record of the events that unfolded around her during the most crucial period of her life.
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Nothing new
- By Alja on 12-06-21
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The Queen
- Her Life
- By: Andrew Morton
- Narrated by: Andrew Morton, Judy Bennett
- Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain’s longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth has had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth has been a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain.
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Loved it! I love anything about the Queen and this fulfilled all I was hoping Fot
- By Margaret I. on 04-10-23
By: Andrew Morton
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The Unauthorized Autobiography of Diana, Princess of Wales
- By: Kathleen McKenna Hewtson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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The plan was simple: to kill Diana – as Diana herself had predicted six months before – in a car crash. Should she merely end up being injured, then it was imperative that she should die in the immediate aftermath of the accident, whatever it took. And, as it turned out, it took some of the most bizarre medical treatment ever handed out to a crash victim, but only a few people ever noticed that. … And yet Diana survived, and what she has to tell the world will surely blow the British Royal Family apart. Still beautiful, still funny, still angry, she’d like to talk about her supposed...
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Bizarre
- By Amazon Customer on 06-19-24
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Catherine, the Princess of Wales
- A Biography of the Future Queen
- By: Robert Jobson
- Narrated by: Lucy Scott
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
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Kate Middleton’s life story seems like a modern-day fairy tale. An attractive, clever, and ambitious girl from unexceptional beginnings meets and falls in love with a wealthy prince when they are both college undergraduates. Now, with the British monarchy in transition, Catherine is destined to become the first “commoner Queen” in British history since Anne Hyde, wife of James II.
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Puff Propaganda from the Palace
- By Motherlawyrwmn on 08-23-24
By: Robert Jobson
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Diana, William, and Harry
- The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother
- By: James Patterson, Chris Mooney
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
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From the moments William and Harry are born into the House of Windsor, they become their young mother’s whole world. I’ve got two very healthy, strong boys. I realize how incredibly lucky I am, Diana reminds herself every morning. But even the Princess of Wales questions, Am I a good mother? Diana’s faced with a seemingly impossible challenge: one son destined to be King of England and another determined to find his own way. She teaches them to honor royal tradition, even while daring to break it.
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Not what I expected.
- By C.S. Catlin on 08-26-22
By: James Patterson, and others
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Diana
- Finally, the Complete Story
- By: Sarah Bradford
- Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
- Length: 15 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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An icon remembered as vividly in death as she appeared in life, Diana, Princess of Wales, is one of the most enduring personalities of the 20th century, and one of the most enigmatic. Admired, almost worshipped, a forceful presence in society and fashion and a devoted mother, she was also plagued by rumor and scandal throughout her brief life. Using exclusive new interviews and eyewitness testimony, Sarah Bradford now casts aside the gossip and lies to separate myth from truth.
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Andrew Morton’s book does not even compare
- By LAtoLondonPlz on 07-31-20
By: Sarah Bradford
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Meghan and Harry
- The Real Story
- By: Lady Colin Campbell
- Narrated by: Lucinda Bell Howard
- Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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A balanced account of game changes, conflicts and ambitions. The fall from popular grace of the previously adulated brother of the heir to the British throne as a consequence of his marriage to a beautiful and dynamic Hollywood starlet of colour makes for fascinating listening in best-selling royal author Lady Colin Campbell's balanced account. Lady Colin knows her royal history and psychology, and as the first seven years of her adult life were spent in the USA, she has a foot in both the American and British camps.
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Riveting - and I don't follow royals
- By Sharon Claire on 08-10-20
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Revenge
- Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors
- By: Tom Bower
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins
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After a childhood spent on Hollywood film sets, Meghan Markle fought hard for stardom. But even when she landed her breakthrough role on Suits, her dream of worldwide celebrity remained elusive until she met the man who would change her life—Prince Harry. Their whirlwind romance culminated with Meghan’s ultimate fairy tale ending: their 2018 wedding at Windsor Castle. Finally, the world was her stage. It seemed that the dizzying success of the wedding between the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex marked the beginning of a fresh era for the British Royal Family.
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THE Truth, Not “HER Truth”
- By Trump16 on 09-05-22
By: Tom Bower
What listeners say about Diana: Closely Guarded Secret
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- Mama B
- 10-27-19
Insider knowledge
Ken Wharfe was The Princess of Wales’ protect ion officer. His insider knowledge of the goings-on in the years before and after Diana’s death make for essential reading for those interested. I thoroughly appreciated Mr. Wharfe’s recounting.
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- Julie
- 12-28-24
So much info
One of the best Diana books out there. So much detailed information. Its a nice touch that the author narrates the book. Highly recommend.
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- Davida Hitchcock
- 09-17-19
Ending of last leg of the audiobook
The audio skipped and made certain things being said inaudible. Disappointed at the end. Refund.
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- Krissandra Theisen
- 01-31-20
Wonderfully accurate story
I enjoyed this book very much! Most stories about the princess tend to be biased in one way or another. This seemed to be a true personal story by a man that truly knew who Diana was as a person...good and bad. He didn’t sugar coat anything. He instead helped me to see her for the sad, broken, kind, loving, generous woman that she was. I love that Ken Wharfe himself narrated. It was as if he were sitting there beside me replaying all these memories he had of Princess Diana while we drank tea.
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- MCB3
- 11-03-19
Excellent
Credible content delivered by excellent narration. The author / narrator speaks from direct experience with great clarity, respect and professionalism.
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- Dr. Carmen M. Sabria
- 06-10-21
Diana: Closely Guarded Secret
I liked that Mr. Wharfe seemed to have written his book in a way that made the “Princess” look human with her many wonderful characteristics and her flaws as well! Cheers
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- Susie Q
- 07-29-17
Excellent
I've read a lot about Princess Diana over the years but this book stands out from the others. You get the good, the bad, and the ugly, but written with great respect. To me it was a no-nonsense account of a complicated person. I will always feel sad about her tragic end, as do many others.
I also like the fact that the author didn't demonize Prince Charles, in fact, I don't recall him trashing anyone. I know Prince Charles isn't a saint but I'm glad the author didn't resort to what some people do to sell books (trashy gossip etc) From all I've read about the Royals I think parts of Charles' life have not been easy for him, either. Who knows what would have happened if he'd been able to marry Camilla when he wanted to as a young man? Diana may still be alive. We'll never know of course.
The author did a very good job reading his work. My only wish is that it were longer but he was employed by Diana for only a couple of years so there isn't much more to say I imagine.
A good listen.
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- Lourdes Borla
- 07-06-23
Excellent
Well written and detailed. His memories are very well detailed and it feel honest. Really enjoy the book!
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- Rae Parmeter
- 10-12-18
One.of.the best books by someone in her employ
I have read a lot of books about both the Princess and the prince. Ken Wharfe has written a fair.assessment on her and her marriage. He neither worships her or demonized her. He also does spend all his energy patting himself on the back and attempting to bask in her reflective glory. I wish him well in his future.
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- Inge Holmes
- 07-11-23
Informative how this protection service worked
A gallant man performing his duty to protect Princess Diana and her sons.
This story illustrates the difficult balance between fame and the price
It costs.
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