Princess Diana Books Sampling

After Diana: William, Harry, Charles, and the Royal House of Windsor by Christopher Andersen (Hardcover - June 5, 2007).
In the manner of his No. 1 New York Times bestsellers The Day Diana Died and The Day John Died, as well as such other bestsellers as his Jack and Jackie, Jackie After Jack, and Diana's Boys, Christopher Andersen (who was consulted by Operation Paget, Scotland Yard's official inquiry into Diana's Death) draws on important new sources to paint the first full portrait of a Royal Family still haunted by the ghost of Diana.All the compelling elements of a true dynastic saga are here: power, sex, wealth, intrigue, betrayal, tragedy, and scandal. But so, too, is the Princess's legacy of love and compassion#139;alive in the sons who have grown to manhood and are now forging a legacy of their own.

Among After Diana's many stunning revelations:The many times Diana predicted with uncanny accuracy how she would die, why she feared for Camilla's life as well as her own -- and the surprising, never-before-revealed identity of the woman Diana really felt might one day be Queen. New details about the hours and days after Diana's death: Charles's reaction the moment he saw Diana's body, how Camilla dealt with suddenly becoming the most hated woman in the world, and her secret eight-year campaign to replace Diana.How William and Harry have dealt with the public and private pressures -- the troubling influence of their substance-abusing aristocrat friends; from drugs to Nazi uniforms to lap dances and barroom brawls, fresh details about the Princes' wild behavior and the demons that still haunt them.How Charles cheated on Camilla as well as Diana, and the intriguing other women in the Prince of Wales's life.Despite Charles's heated denials, the behind-the-scenes maneuvering to make Camilla Queen -- and the Palace power struggle that rages today.Inside Operation Paget, Scotland Yard's ongoing probe into Diana's death -- why, ten years after, investigators were still shocked by what they found.The day Charles was asked point-blank by Scotland Yard if he killed his wife -- and what he said.

The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown (Hardcover - Jun 12, 2007).
Princess Diana was "the best thing to happen" to the British royals "since the restoration of Charles II," concludes Brown in this dishy biography, and the royal family's error was not realizing that. It's tough to pigeonhole a peacock, but Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair and the New Yorker, tries, calling the late Diana a diva, "a siren of subversion" who "even as a small girl... had been dangerous when hurt." Brown shows how Diana excelled at manipulating the media; her in-laws could only stand by helplessly as she captivated the cameras by batting her eyes or lowering them in her trademark "Shy Di" look. So enamored of herself was Diana, according to Brown, that she claimed not to understand why a certain cardiologist preferred his work at the hospital to seeing after her. In the battle of unpleasant revelations made by both sides in the Di-Charles battles, Brown speculates that Squidgy-gate was the product of MI5 bugging the royal phones. However, the final portrait of Diana as a heroine who broke free of the royal bonds and changed the monarchy forever will be familiar to most readers. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.

Diana: A Princess Remembered by Glenn Harvey (Hardcover - May 15, 2007).
Often described as the most photographed woman in the world, Princess Diana continues to fascinate fans worldwide as celebrity, icon, and philanthropist. The glamour and joy she gave to millions is captured and commemorated with many rare and previously unpublished photographs, revealing special moments in the public eye. Outstanding, award-winning images of Diana traveling the globe—from Australia to Egypt, Hong Kong to India, Pakistan to Thailand, and certainly covering Di-mania in the United States—show why she became universally loved. A unique accompanying DVD contains many of the images from the book, additional photographs, and an exclusive gallery of 30 previously unseen photographs. These images can be viewed as a slideshow and have been edited to a backing soundtrack.

Diana: The Intimate Portrait by Judy Wade (Hardcover - 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.

Princess Diana DVDs Sampling

Diana Revealed, The Princess No One Knew ~ NBC News (DVD - 2006).
Princess Diana: she's one of the most captivating personalities of our time. From her fairy-tale wedding to Prince Charles through her tragic death in Paris, people all around the world have taken her story to heart. Now, NBC News presents a remarkable feature-length documentary with exclusive video that reveals a Diana we have never seen before.

During the darkest days of her marriage, the princess went to London voice coach Peter Settelen, for tips on improving her public appearances. Settelen turned on his video camera to help coach Diana, but got much more: startling confessions from the princess as she spoke candidly and casually about her failed relationship with Prince Charles and her need to do more with her life.

Here for the first time, she speaks openly about her personal life with the prince, her strained relations with his family, and the woman Diana says was always there in the background: Camilla, now Charles' second wife.

"Diana Revealed" is must-viewing for anyone who cares about the princess, and the struggles and triumphs of her all-too-short life.

The Princess Diana Collection ~ Kultur White Star (DVD - October 30, 2007).
Three fascinating programs new to DVD commemorating the life and times of Princess Diana:

DIANA, PORTRAIT OF A PRINCESS
An intimate portrait of the late Princess of Wales during her year out of the glare of the public eye. This informative documentary contains exclusive footage of the Princess and full interviews with Andrew Morton and Richard Kay, the two writers acknowledged to have been the closest to the Princess during her days of exile.

DIANA' S ROCK, PAUL BURRELL
This incredible program lays bare former Royal butler Paul Burrell's innermost thoughts and feelings in the build up to the Old Bailey court case, where he was accused of stealing Princess Diana's possessions. It is a fascinating diary of Paul Burrell's roller coaster of emotions as he prepares to go to court accused of stealing his beloved employer's belongings after her death. He also talks about his feelings when the trial is dramatically halted after new evidence from Her Majesty The Queen.

DIANA: LIFE THROUGH A LENS
The most photographed woman in the world, Diana, Princess of Wales was a unique media phenomenon. But how was the phenomenon created and who created it: Princess, Palace, media or public? Jayne Fincher was an essential part of the process for the 17 years she photographed Diana. Through Jayne's eyes this revealing program gives an insight into the workings of the press corps that followed Diana wherever she went, into the relationship between the Princess and the press, and how the public perception of Diana was formed.

Diana: Last Days of a Princess ~ Genius Products (DVD - August 28, 2007). Ten years after the tragic accident that ended the life of Princess Diana, controversy and conspiracy still surround the events leading up to her death. But what isn’t well known is what really was happening in Diana’s own life those final days - who the people were that surrounded her and why, and ultimately how all the choices, emotions, places and events of her final few days are important to understanding the real Diana. Using full-scale drama and unprecedented access to key participants and witnesses, Diana: Last Days of a Princess sheds new light on the inside story behind the untimely demise of one of the 20th Century’s greatest icons.

ABC News Classics Royal Wedding: Prince Charles and Lady Diana ~ ABC News (DVD - May 24, 2007). On July 29, 1981, an estimated 750 million people tuned in to see the heir to Britain's throne wed the 20-year-old former kindergarten teacher in St Paul's Cathedral. The fairy-tale courtship of Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Charles sparked worldwide interest in the royal family. ABC News' Peter Jennings and Barbara Walters bring you back to the culmination of years of speculation and intrigue, when Diana walked down the aisle in front of 3,500 invitees, trailing a 25-foot train to become the people's princess.