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Sep 2022
11m 17s

Princess Diana's Bodyguard

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It's been exactly 25 years since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. The "people's princess" was beloved by the public and there is still much affection for her. Kieran was joined by Lee Sansum, author and security specialist, who was Princess Diana's bodyguard.  
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