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Here’s everything you need to know about Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard, the intimate documentary exploring Princess Diana’s relationship with her royal protection officer and confidant, Ken Wharfe. Discover its premiere date, streaming platforms, cast, runtime, and story, plus a complete guide to where and how you can watch the documentary online.

Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard Synopsis

Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard tells the story of the relationship between Princess Diana and Ken Wharfe, the man entrusted with helping protect her. Wharfe served as Diana’s royal protection officer and became a confidant during his time close to the Princess. Through his central interview, he recalls the personal bond they developed away from the constant attention surrounding the Royal Family. The documentary combines his memories with candid conversations involving people who were close to Diana and Wharfe. It also makes extensive use of archive footage, allowing viewers to revisit Diana’s extraordinary public life from a more personal angle. Rather than approaching her story only through royal history, the documentary focuses on the human relationship between a globally famous princess and the officer assigned to protect her. The result is an intimate Princess Diana documentary about trust, protection and life alongside one of the most famous women of her generation.

When was Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard released?

The documentary was released in the UK in 2025, with Apple TV’s UK listing dating it to December 27, 2025. Its rollout has continued internationally, including an Australian SBS On Demand release and a Canadian CBC Gem premiere on August 28, 2026.

Cast

• Ken Wharfe – Wharfe is the documentary’s central contributor and Princess Diana’s former royal protection officer and confidant. His firsthand memories form the heart of the film as he discusses the bond he shared with Diana while serving close to her.

Where to Watch Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard

You are able to watch Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard on SBS On Demand in Australia, where the 66-minute British documentary is available to stream. The film is also available on CBC Gem in Canada from August 28, 2026, giving viewers another official streaming option.

Is Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard suitable for children?

SBS On Demand carries a Mature Themes content advisory for the documentary. Parents should therefore check the platform’s current classification and consider the documentary’s discussions of Diana’s difficult personal experiences before watching with younger children.

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FAQs

• How long is Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard?
  Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes.
• Does Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard include archive footage?
  Yes. The documentary combines its central Ken Wharfe interview with conversations involving people close to Diana and Wharfe, as well as extensive archive material.
• Who directed Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard?
  Edmond Buckley as director of Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard. SBS identifies the production as a UK documentary special.

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