FREE DIANA: CLOSELY GUARDED SECRET PDF Ken Wharfe,Robert Jobson | 288 pages | 01 Apr 2017 | John Blake Publishing Ltd | 9781786061133 | English | London, United Kingdom Diana: Closely Guarded Secret - Ken Wharfe, Robert Jobson - Google книги The book was the first written by a former member of the Royalty Protection Branch and was subject to some criticism and controversy. A revised Diana: Closely Guarded Secret updated edition was published ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Wharfe, who was the Close protection officer for Diana for more than six years has claimed that Diana: Closely Guarded Secret was "redressing the balance" in response to criticism of Diana since her death. The book contains numerous revelations concerning Diana's personal life, including intimate details about her relationship with Oliver Hoare, a married man, whom Wharfe claims she fell "completely in love". It recounts several other incidents such as her disappearance during a cruise in the Mediterranean, a last-ditch attempt to save her marriage, after she suspected Charles, Prince of Wales had been engaging in lengthy telephone calls to Camilla Parker Bowles during the cruise. After fears Diana had jumped overboard Wharfe wrote he eventually discovered her crouching beneath the canvas cover of a lifeboat, sobbing. Despite his book becoming a bestseller in several countries, Wharfe was accused of "betrayal" and criticised for alleged inaccuracies and embellishments. Sir John Stevensthen Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police responded that "We are appalled by the revelations of this former protection officer. It would Diana: Closely Guarded Secret that he has breached the unwritten code of confidence Diana: Closely Guarded Secret police officers and the people that they protect. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dewey Decimal. NBC News. The Telegraph. Diana, Princess of Wales. Wedding jewels guest list dress Squidgygate. Operation Paget Funeral Conspiracy theories. Dodi Fayed romantic partner Trevor Rees-Jones bodyguard. Categories : non-fiction books Books about Diana, Princess of Wales. Hidden categories: Use dmy dates from Diana: Closely Guarded Secret Namespaces Article Talk. Views Read Edit View history. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Download as PDF Printable version. Add links. Diana: Closely Guarded Secret - Wikipedia Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Robert Jobson. Inspector Ken Wharfe, the first royalty protection officer to publish a memoir, was a crucial figure in the Diana: Closely Guarded Secret of Diana, Princess of Wales, for nearly seven years. In that time, he became a close friend and trusted confidant who shared her most private moments. His first-hand account contradicts many of the so- called 'facts' about the Princess and provides an affectionat 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. His first-hand account contradicts many of the so-called 'facts' about the Princess and provides an affectionate, if not always uncritical, insight into this complex, troubled, but ultimately fascinating woman. Here Diana: Closely Guarded Secret the authentic voice of a man who played an important role during Diana's most Diana: Closely Guarded Secret times, and in her beloved sons' formative years, and who shows himself to be an exceptionally perceptive observer of the events that unfolded around the Princess. After Inspector Wharfe resigned his position in making headline newsDiana announced her withdrawal from public life and axed her Scotland Yard protection - a decision her former 'top cop' believes led ultimately to her death. This account presents the most Diana: Closely Guarded Secret portrait of Diana to date, as well as a fitting tribute to one of the outstanding figures of our Diana: Closely Guarded Secret. Get A Copy. Kindle Editionpages. Published July 2nd by John Blake first published September 1st More Diana: Closely Guarded Secret Other Editions 8. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Diana - Closely Guarded Secretplease sign up. Diana: Closely Guarded Secret the book the same as the one written in ?? How much new content is there in this book. Is it almost the same as the original? See 2 questions about Diana - Closely Guarded Secret…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating Diana: Closely Guarded Secret. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Diana - Closely Guarded Secret. This is a book that does not require two months Diana: Closely Guarded Secret read, it is just that I would read a bit and move on to another more compelling book then go back when I was interested. The book was originally published in when most of the world was still firmly Team Diana. Wharfe was witness to tantrums, misbehavior, high spirits Diana: Closely Guarded Secret the depths of depression. He tries to wrap Diana: Closely Guarded Secret in a nice package but as a grownup I am pretty much ready to give him a medal for tol This is a book that does not require two months to read, it is just that I would read a bit and move on to another more compelling book then go back when I was interested. He tries to wrap these in a nice package but as a grownup I am pretty much Diana: Closely Guarded Secret to give him a medal for tolerance. Whether intentional or not he paints the late Princess as the 'poor little rich girl', she is tortured by the press while on an private island holiday, while skiing at an exclusive Austrian resort, while spending a spa weekend, while shopping in Paris. He doesn't malign her, he offers lots of praise and complements for her work with the poor and sick. Her introducing her sons to the 'real world' and her kindness, often in private. I don't think this breaks any new ground in Diana lore. I have read many books about her, and this is most definitely one of the best. He didn't paint Diana as a saint, however, neither did he viciously malign her as so many others have done. It also didn't veer into fantasy land, as some other accounts have. This is a man who truly was with Diana nea 5 Stars. He did his very best to protect her and the boys which was his main Diana: Closely Guarded Secret, but was also a valuable friend and support for the Princess. Wharfe's compassion for the Princess as a person and Diana: Closely Guarded Secret all of the struggles that she went through shone throughout the book. Rather than paint her as a "mad cow" as others have done, he writes compassionately, Diana: Closely Guarded Secret and reiterates the stress that the Princess had to experience in her Diana: Closely Guarded Secret life. It truly was unfortunate that their working relationship had to end as seems to be the case during the early 90's with many of her staff and friends and I think, as with others that either left on their own accord, or were cast asidethat Diana truly lost a valuable ally and friend, as well as a pillar of strength, and someone who had a hearty dose of common sense - all things that she really needed during her venture into her new life as Diana, Princess of Wales. I know there was quite some fuss in the press when this book came out, but to be honest, it is certainly one of the nicer accounts about Diana - especially after having just finished reading "Shadows of a Princess" by her former private secretary, Patrick Jephson - an account which was tinged with bitterness, cynicism and the tone was at times, positively nauseating. I see no bitterness in this book, only a straightforward account of events, written cleanly and humblywhich was not only very interesting to read, but also amusing at times. I'd actually recommend reading this book after you've read as many of the other Diana books available, as it allows you an opportunity to compare accounts of the same events from different perspectives, and gives you a pretty good idea of which books were more fact than fiction, and vice versa. On several occasions, I found myself recalling something from another book, and would either see it confirmed by Wharfe, or at times, completely de-bunked. Although it was not bad, I'm surprised that people seem to think that this book is great. Ken Wharfe was Diana's Scotland Yard PPO personal protection officer for 6 years, and he did have the privilege of an insider that is why I was enthusiastic Diana: Closely Guarded Secret the book. However, I was let down multiple times. Ken is pretty much absorbed by himself, he takes every event and manages to make it about him. Although, his admiration of Diana is clear but he doesn't seem to like her due to many reasons and t Although it was not bad, I'm surprised that people seem to think that this book is great. Although, his admiration of Diana is clear but he Diana: Closely Guarded Secret seem to like her due to many reasons and Diana: Closely Guarded Secret the book I felt he was somewhat judgemental, and he really minimizes her role as merely a woman who is interested in charity and vindictive towards her husband.