Diana: The Intimate Portrait [Hardcover]

Judy Wade (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2007

When Princess Diana died in August 1997, the nation mourned for a woman they felt they had come to know intimately; having witnessed the quiet, blushing Lady Diana Spencer transform into an elegant, stylish ambassador who tirelessly campaigned for the causes in which she believed. With the announcement of her untimely death came an unprecedented wave of collective grieving. In this revealing book, royal expert Judy Wade uncovers the woman behind the public's princess, speaking to some of Diana's closest friends and confidantes to reveal the truth about her. They journey inside her Kensington Palace apartment and describe how she cleaned her own bath and nagged her sons to improve their manners, just like any other mom. They reveal her secret plan to marry a man who shared her desire to help the sick and suffering, her violent row with Dodi Fayed just before they died, and the real reason she went on a last mission to Australia. Diana's manipulation of the media following her expulsion from the royal family is also examined, as well as the police investigation into her death, and the impact that her death had on the monarchy. This is a fascinating look at a woman who was so many things to so many different people.

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About the Author

Judy Wade covered the royal weddings of both Diana and the Duchess of York for the Sun newspaper in Britain, and toured around the world with the Princess. Born in Sydney, Australia, she moved to London in the 1970s. She freelances for newspapers and television in Britain, Europe and America. She is the author of a book on Diana's marriage to the Prince of Wales, and two other books on Diana, Princess of Wales.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: John Blake (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844543986
• ISBN-13: 978-1844543984
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,441,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This Just In ... Diana Had Flaws!, March 15, 2008

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heyporcupine "heyporcupine" (PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diana: The Intimate Portrait (Hardcover)

Poor, disillusioned Dierdre. The Princess was flawed and lived her life with inconsistencies. So do we all. To condemn Diana for having affairs while touting the love that Charles has for Camilla reeks of hypocrisy. Now, on to the book: If you are a Diana fan, you will learn nothing new from this latest attempt to cash in on Diana's sad life & untimely death. Expect a breezy trip through much-traveled territory, and you will not be disappointed. Oh, and Diedrre, one last thing: The Princess can never rest in peace as long as people such as you insist on casting aspersions and repeating vile rumors spread by Charles' sycophants (look it up in the dictionary).

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If You Are a Princess Diana Fan..., October 25, 2007

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historybooklady (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Diana: The Intimate Portrait (Hardcover)

This is an enjoyable, light fluffy read on her life. I did not really learn anything new about Diana...and it was nice to revisit Diana...in the moment...through the stories with people who knew her right before she died.

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, November 7, 2007

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Fernando R. E. Silva (Penápolis Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diana: The Intimate Portrait (Hardcover)

I don't agree with Deidre's opinion. This book is wonderful.

I can't imagine why "Deidre" is so bitter person and said a lot of nonsense about Diana.

Diana was unhappy with Prince Charles and she deserved to be happy.

No matter if she had many affairs. The most important at all is that she had helped too many people all around the world and she made the difference for them. She sold many of her dresses to help people with AIDS,she had raised a lot of money to people in need.

Princess Diana made what many people have never done before.

"Deidre" opion about Diana don't have to be take into consideration.

It's really sad to know that there's people like "Deidre" in this world.

"Deidre" should have keep what she thinks about Diana to herself.