
Princess Diana: Behind Closed Doors
Documentary · History
Overview
An intimate look at Princess Diana’s life behind the gates of Kensington Palace, including interviews with friends, historians and biographers.
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Diana, Princess of Wales
Diana, Princess of Wales
Self (archive footage)
Diana, Princess of Wales
Self (archive footage)
Kate Coyne
Kate Coyne
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Kate Coyne
Self
Rosalind Coward
Rosalind Coward
Self
Rosalind Coward
Self
Christopher Andersen
Christopher Andersen
Self
Christopher Andersen
Self
Ken Wharfe
Ken Wharfe
Self
Ken Wharfe
Self
Richard Kay
Richard Kay
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Richard Kay
Self


Paul Burrell
Paul Burrell
Self
Paul Burrell
Self
Mary Robertson
Mary Robertson
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Mary Robertson
Self
Catherine Mayer
Catherine Mayer
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Catherine Mayer
Self


India Hicks
India Hicks
Self
India Hicks
Self
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