Show Notes
As HRH Prince Harry prepares to wed Meghan Markle, Robert speaks to Princess Diana's former Personal Protection Officer about the young Prince's boyhood escapades, and explores how the most eligible bachelor on the planet kept his romance a secret.
Ken Wharfe MVO was Personal Protection Officer to Princess Diana and her two sons for five years, becoming a close personal friend and confidante. After his retirement in 2002 he wrote the New York Times bestseller 'Diana: Closely Guarded Secret' and later 'Guarding Diana: protecting the Princess around the world'.
Robert Jobson is Royal Editor for the Evening Standard, and has been chronicling the Royal story for the past 30 years. He's the author and co-author of eight books on the Royals, including The Wedding of Harry & Meghan, available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Robert Jobson and Ken Wharfe discuss the moment Princess Diana disclosed to Ken her desire to 'quit' the royal family. Robert also reads from Guarding Diana, re-released in paperback later this month.
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As Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle, Robert Jobson explores the global impact of the Royal Wedding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.