
Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy
Documentary
Overview
A fresh and revealing insight into Princess Diana through the personal and intimate reflections of her two sons and her friends and family.
Top Cast


William, Prince of Wales
William, Prince of Wales
Self
William, Prince of Wales
Self


Elton John
Elton John
Self
Elton John
Self


Rihanna
Rihanna
Self
Rihanna
Self


Victor Adebowale
Victor Adebowale
Self - Former Director of Centrepoint (as Lord Victor Adebowale)
Victor Adebowale
Self - Former Director of Centrepoint (as Lord Victor Adebowale)
Graham Dillamore
Graham Dillamore
Self - Gardener of Buckingham Palace
Graham Dillamore
Self - Gardener of Buckingham Palace
Jayne Fincher
Jayne Fincher
Self - Royal Photographer
Jayne Fincher
Self - Royal Photographer
Anna Harvey
Anna Harvey
Self - Private Stylist of the Royals
Anna Harvey
Self - Private Stylist of the Royals
Gerard McGrath
Gerard McGrath
Self - Aids Patient
Gerard McGrath
Self - Aids Patient
William van Straubenzee
William van Straubenzee
Self - Friend of Diana
William van Straubenzee
Self - Friend of Diana
Carolyn Warren
Carolyn Warren
Self - Close Friend of Diana (as Lady Carolyn Warren)
Carolyn Warren
Self - Close Friend of Diana (as Lady Carolyn Warren)
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