Tonight | Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard on SBS: Ken Wharfe shares his story – Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard premieres on SBS tonight with Ken Wharfe reflecting on his years protecting Princess Diana.
The documentary uses the bodyguard relationship to revisit Diana’s public life from a close, security-focused perspective.
What To Expect
Archive material and interviews help frame the bond between Diana and Wharfe during an intensely scrutinised period.
The film looks at the practical demands of protection as well as the personal trust required around one of the world’s most photographed people.
For viewers drawn to royal history, the program offers another angle on Diana’s public and private pressures.
About The Documentary
Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard revisits a familiar royal story through the perspective of protection and trust. The bodyguard role placed Wharfe close to Diana during a period of intense public scrutiny.
The documentary’s appeal comes from that proximity. Security work is practical, but it also reveals how pressure, privacy and fame shaped Diana’s day-to-day life.
That makes the film different from a broad royal biography. It looks at Diana through the lens of someone whose job was to manage risk while staying close enough to understand the person behind the public image.
When To Watch
Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard airs Saturday 15 August 2026 at 7.30pm on SBS and streams on SBS on Demand.
Don’t miss Diana: The Princess and the Bodyguard, Saturday 15 August 2026 at 7.30pm on SBS and streaming on SBS on Demand.
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