Ken wharfe had been the personal protection officer of princess diana for almost six years from 1988 to 1993. He served as a royal protection officer for 16 years and, as we know from his intimate memoirs serialised in the mail this week, never shied away from. Ken wharfe princess dianas bodyguard shares the most. Although wharfe writes in his book about how diana was grievously. Closely guarded secret by ken wharfe, robert jobson paperback, 2016 diana. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises chapter 1 ken wharfe diana closely guarded secret. An interesting book difficult to know what to believe, however out of all the people who have cashed in on the life and death of princess diana, ken wharfe would appear to be an intelligent articulate man who, while carrying out his duties as ppo was witness to the very colourful life. Diana, closely guarded secret by ken wharfe 97817860613. Aug 14, 2016 princess diana took sex toy with her on all royal visits princess diana travelled the world with a lucky mascot which was in fact a sex toy bought as a joke on a wild night out, according to. Man who protected princess for six years says security should have stopped her getting into the mercedes. Sep 02, 2002 ken wrote this book with accurate and some brain searching memories. So with this in mind i am not surprised that ken wharfe and patrick jephson both painted diana as less than the icon the public believes her to be. Closely guarded secret audiobook ken wharfe audible.
This book is written by inspector ken wharfe with robert jobson. Exbodyguards diana book breaks police code of silence. A revised and updated edition was published ahead of the 20th anniversary of the death. Apr, 2017 for a second time, ken wharfe is spilling his secrets about working for princess diana. Closely guarded secret the author stated that there was a move to minimize diana in history. Robert jobson inspector ken wharfe, the first royalty protection officer to publish a memoir, was a crucial figure in the life of diana, princess of wales, for nearly seven years. Guarding diana follows diana on her many trips abroad, including her private holidays. Ken wharfe royal protection officer to the princess of wales. Ken wharfe joined the metropolitan police as a cadet rising to the rank of inspector before joining so14 royalty protection. In that time, he became a close friend and trusted confidant who shared her most private moments.
Closely guarded secret by ken wharfe and robert jobson 2017, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. He attained the rank of inspector before being selected to join scotland yards elite royalty protection department. Ken wharfe is a former metropolitan police inspector attached to so14 royalty protection new scotland yard. Aug 27, 2002 ken wrote this book with accurate and some brain searching memories.
Guarding diana protecting the princess around the world. Princess dianas bahamas vacation home is up for sale. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading diana closely guarded secret new and updated edition. Wherever she went, in public or in private, she was shadowed by her scotland yard personal protection officer, inspector ken wharfe, whose job it was it keep her safe, even to the extent of sacrificing his own life, if necessary. Diana closely guarded secret by ken wharfe abebooks.
Now former police colleagues of ken wharfe, who was the princess of waless protection officer for six years, say that the book he has written supposedly laying bare her life is littered with. Closely guarded secret by ken wharfe, robert jobson paperback, 2016 at the best online. Wharfes book also reveals the one rumor that truly hurt princess. Ive seen all the evidence and the blame for dianas death lies with her bodyguards. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Closely guarded secret is a 2002 book by former metropolitan police royalty protection branch officer ken wharfe, written with the assistance of author robert jobson the book was the first written by a former member of the royalty protection branch and was subject to some criticism and controversy. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read diana closely guarded secret new and updated edition. Diana closely guarded secret new and updated edition kindle edition by wharfe, ken. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. At last a revised edition of the controversial book that dared to tell the truth about the late diana, princess of wales. Ken wharfe revealed he told william how to correctly say out and house after the young prince said the words how his father, charles said them.
This account presents the most intimate portrait of diana to date, as well as a fitting tribute to one of the outstanding figures of our age. About the former royal protection officer author ken. I was going to do a good old fashioned royal round up today, then i decided to do a katerelated article round up since i didnt have a ton of time, but then i went down an internet rabbit hole of ken wharfe relatedarticles so now the royal round up will happen tomorrow and today you get an article about ken wharfe s hateon for prince william. Closely guarded secret 2nd revised edition by wharfe, ken, wharfe, ken isbn. Aug 05, 2016 ken wharfe, princess dianas bodyguard, has provided an insight into the royal family and what prince william and harry were like and wrote that they would joke around and ask him for a fight. Ken wharfe, who guarded the princess for more than six years during her marriage to the prince of wales, claimed to be redressing the balance in light of. Closely guarded secret book online at best prices in india on.
Meghan markle will be introduced to a very important royal tradition when she spends christmas with the queen. Dianaclosely guarded secretnew and updated edition by ken. The book published in several languages now in paperback and available as a 3 x cd talking book read by him. Apr 01, 2003 ken wrote this book with accurate and some brain searching memories. Prince harry would make a remarkable king, says william. Ken wharfe, the princesss royal protection officer for six years, wrote about the stay at casuarina beach in his 2017 book, guarding diana. He attained the rank of inspector before being selected to join scotland yards elite royal and diplomatic protection department, so14. His firsthand contradicts many of the socalled facts about diana and provides affectionate, if not always uncritical, insight. Ken wharfe was born in canterbury, england and joined the metropolitan police force as a special cadet at the age of 17. He has been not only her police officer but also a trusted aide and confidant. Ken wrote this book with accurate and some brain searching memories. Princess kate is following in princess dianas footsteps. Jul 30, 2017 ken wharfe was princess dianas bodyguard for five years and after retiring penned a tell all book that was said to have outraged the royals. Inspector ken wharfe was protection officer to diana.
Mar 23, 2016 kate hasnt been given the book about how to be a princess, dianas former bodyguard ken wharfe tells people. Ken deserves a write up of this book as it is a real insight of both sides of the marriage, a very good read, for anyone who wants the truth read this book. Ken wharfe was her personal protection officer from 1988 until 1993 and he continued to work for the royal family until 2002. Guarding diana protecting the princess around the world by ken wharfe, 9781786063885, available at book depository with free delivery. Sep 01, 2002 this book is written by inspector ken wharfe with robert jobson. Ken wharfe did an amazing job with what i c consider the truest of all i have ever read. Ken wharfe and robert jobson did an excellent job, when putting this book together. I found this very dissappointing, this book gives us.
He was bodyguard to princes william and harry from 1986 and became princess dianas personal protection officer in 1988. Princess diana took sex toy with her on all royal visits. An interesting book difficult to know what to believe, however out of all the people who have cashed in on the life and death of princess diana, ken wharfe would appear to be an intelligent articulate man who, while carrying out his duties as ppo was witness to the very colourful life of one of the icons of the 20th century. Princess dianas longtime bodyguard reveals who he blames for. This book is an acurate acount of what happend, none the less i still think charles should have remained faithull to her. From 1986 1994 he was the personal protection officer to the late diana, princess of wales. Princess dianas bodyguard overheard revealing statement young. Inspector ken wharfe, the first royalty protection officer to publish a memoir, was a crucial figure in the life of diana, princess of wales, for nearly seven years.
Closely guarded secret by inspector ken wharfe, ken wharfe inspector and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read download diana closely guarded secret new and updated. Diana, princess of wales security code name purple five two travelled all over the world during her incredible life. Diana closely guarded secret new and updated edition.
Aug 12, 2016 in addition, ken wharfe believes that the princess diana cheating rumors were actually started by prince charles close group of friends, in spite of his wife at the time. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The animal lover is devoted to her rescue pups bogart and guy and has been vocal about her love for vegan leather, yet all of the royal family members enjoy the country life and during the festive season that means. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Princess dianas former bodyguard ken wharfe dishes on prince. Yet he says the timing simply doesnt add up, as prince harry was born in september of 1984 and princess diana didnt meet james hewitt until the summer of 1986. Closely guarded secret is a 2002 book by former metropolitan police royalty protection branch officer ken wharfe, written with the assistance of author. Her bodyguard and close confidante did a very descriptive book on the last seven years of her life, both during her happy, and cheated life. I was going to do a good old fashioned royal round up today, then i decided to do a katerelated article round up since i didnt have a ton of time, but then i went down an internet rabbit hole of ken wharfe relatedarticles so now the royal round up will happen tomorrow and today.
His firsthand contradicts many of the socalled facts about the princess and. For a second time, ken wharfe is spilling his secrets about working for princess diana. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ken wharfe says the blame for princess dianas death lies. Dianaclosely guarded secretnew and updated edition by. Princess dianas former bodyguard ken wharfe joined the early show to discuss his new book. Princess dianas former protection officer offers frank. Closely guarded secret reprint by ken wharfe, robert jobson isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Princess dianas bahamas vacation home is up for sale cnn. Closely guarded secret new edition by wharfe, ken, jobson, robert isbn. Prince harry would make a remarkable king, says william and harrys former bodyguard. Aug 11, 2016 ken wharfe, who protected princess diana for six years, blames her bodyguard for her death. Inspector ken wharfe, the first royalty protection officer to publish a memoir, was a crucial figure in the life of diana, princess of wales, for nearly seven years from 1987.
Ken wharfe worked as a securityteam member for the royal family. Closely guarded secret by ken wharfe, robert johnson. His book diana closely guarded secret was a sunday times and new york times bestseller, and again when it was reissued in a revised edition in 2016. The night was oppressively hot, and i lay in my bed at my weekend cottage in dorset on the verge of sleep, when the silence was broken by the buzz of my pager at 4am, writes ken wharfe. Ken wharfe was princess dianas bodyguard for five years and after retiring penned a tell all book that was said to have outraged the royals. Published by john blake publishing ltd 17082016 2016. Inspector ken wharfe, the first royalty protection o. Ken wharfe was born in canterbury kent and joined the metropolitan police service as a special cadet at the age of 17.
Ken wharfe tells how he dealt with the security issues but also how he dealt with diana who was known to court the press as well. Ken wharfe, a longserving protection officer to the royals, recalled the. Diana closely guarded secret by ken wharfe goodreads. Closely guarded secret wharfe, inspector ken, inspector, ken wharfe on. Dec 14, 2015 i was going to do a good old fashioned royal round up today, then i decided to do a katerelated article round up since i didnt have a ton of time, but then i went down an internet rabbit hole of ken wharfe relatedarticles so now the royal round up will happen tomorrow and today you get an article about ken wharfes hateon for prince william.