Diana The Portrait
By Rosalind Coward

The tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, shook the world. No one who lived through those days in the late summer of 1997 will ever forget the unprecedented outpourings of grief, shock and anger that followed. And in the days leading up to her funeral it seemed as if the whole of humanity had spontaneously united to mourn her loss.

But who was this young woman who had come to symbolize so much to so many? How was it that she could reach out to touch the lives not only of whole communities but individuals, too? What lay behind her inspiration - and what will be the lasting impact of her legacy?

Many books have been written about Diana; many more will no doubt follow. None has yet come close to the person so many people speak of as having been a beacon of light in their lives. Here, then, for the first time is the Diana that many of those closest to her knew. Written with the full cooperation of the late Princess's Estate, 'Diana - The Portrait', tells Diana's story through her own words and the words of people, both famous and, until now, unknown.

Beautifully designed, it is lavishly illustrated with approximately 500 images of Diana, including many pictures never previously published taken from sources including the Spencer family archive, the Althorp Museum, The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund archive and the private collections of the friends, charities and individuals whose lives she touched.

Drawing on over 200 original interviews, including family members and friends, many of whom have never spoken before, this remarkable book will stand as a unique and lasting testament to the life and work of one of the extraordinary and enduring icons of the 20th century.

Royalties from the sale of this book will support The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund in its work in carrying forward the humanitarian mission and inspiration of Diana, Princess of Wales.

ROSALIND COWARD, AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
Rosalind Coward is a highly acclaimed journalist, writer and broadcaster. Brought up in London, Coward is a Cambridge graduate in English and has a PhD in Social Sciences.

Coward was commissioned by The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund in 2003 to write the first fully authorized book about the late Princess and her humanitarian legacy, entitled 'Diana, The Portrait'.

Published by: Andrews Mc Meel Publishing
Retail Price is $50.00 Hardbound
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(* All pictures of Diana are copyrighted by The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund with permission granted.)

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